March 19, 2025 — NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement said a new genetics analysis device helped detect 27 tons of trafficked seafood during a recent pilot program, and the agency is hopeful the technology can help officers move more quickly in identifying illicit seafood products.
“Ultimately, we want to facilitate sustainable, legal commerce but, at the same time, interdict illegal trade,” NOAA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Bryan Landry said of the tool. “This new technology will help us do that more efficiently.”