October 1, 2013 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
Advanced science and technology is fundamental to NOAA Fisheries’ mission to protect our nation’s living marine resources. Led by our Chief Scientist Dr. Richard Merrick, we have 1,400 scientists working to improve our understanding of fisheries, protected species, and their habitat.
Meet our top senior scientists who guide our innovative and diverse approaches for stock assessments, ecosystem science, and fisheries economics.
Read the full story and learn about NOAA's top senior scientists at NOAA Fisheries