The consulting services are for the assessment of existing coastal fisheries data systems and gaps and the design of a recommended coastal fisheries data management framework for future implementation.

From “Pohnpeian Magic” sashimi to Vessel Day Schemes, student interns lead an engaging cultural and educational exchange. During a recent visit to the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA), visiting high school students from Japan got a taste of local fisheries management and local food culture. A lighthearted moment arose when discussing the best way […]

Delegates representing the national government and all four FSM states—Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei—gathered in Kosrae beneath the iconic backdrop of the Sleeping Lady mountain for the annual PROPER Project meeting.

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for strengthening the management of coastal fisheries through review and gap analysis of legislative and regulatory frameworks governing coastal fisheries in the FSM states, and development of draft legislation..

The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) invites applications from interested candidates to fill the vital role of CEO of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO). The CEO leads the PNAO, a globally recognized institution at the forefront of innovative fisheries governance and ocean resource management.

FSM Department of Resource and Development invites sealed quotations from eligible bidders for Sea safety packs for registered coastal fishers in four States funded by the World Bank PROPER Project

From June 23 – July 9, 2026, environmental officers in Pohnpei earned their scuba certifications through a specialized dive training course — gaining the skills to conduct underwater ecological surveys, track coral reef health, and monitor our coastal resources.
A partnership between DECEM and the Pohnpei State Government, funded under the FSM PROPER Project. Next stop: Chuuk and Kosrae.

We are thrilled to announce that July-O Saimon and Steve Peter have officially joined the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) team as our newest Electronic Reporting Officer and Fisheries Observer Trainer, beginning their tenure on June 29, 2026.

The FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is announcing calls for applications for its annual summer internship program. These paid internships target high-achieving college students (primarily juniors and seniors, but freshmen or sophomores may also apply)

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) wishes to inform the public that it is reviewing a reported allegation of a possible marine discharge involving a foreign flagged fishing vessel at the Pohnpei Anchorage area.