NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plans

National Strategic Plan

The goals of our strategic plan are focused on key statutes and the priorities of this Administration:

• Building a climate-ready nation, including resilient fisheries and coastal communities.
• Ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of U.S. fishing and seafood industries.
• Recovering and protecting marine species.
• Continuing to build a mission-oriented, diverse workforce and to promote equity and environmental justice.

Explore the NOAA Fisheries 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

NOAA Fisheries is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization. We are aligned with NOAA’s mission of science, service, and stewardship. We recognize that the best “business case” for diversity is our commitment to “Mission First; People Always.” Our efforts continue to cultivate a diverse workforce to reflect, understand, and respond to the varied communities and stakeholders we serve.

Explore the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2022-2025 

Regional Strategic Plans

In July 2024, we released five updated Geographic Strategic Plans as a complement to the NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan. These plans set out three strategic goals for 2024–2027, and detail key strategies to help achieve these goals. An essential aspect of our updated plans is our commitment to tackle climate change impacts on our conservation and management mission. We will also address barriers faced by underserved communities, and provide equitable treatment,
meaningful involvement in decision-making processes, and delivery of services to all communities.

• Alaska (PDF, 22 pages)
• New England and Mid-Atlantic (PDF, 16 pages)
• Southeast (PDF, 16 pages)
• Pacific Islands (PDF, 16 pages)
• West Coast (PDF, 17 pages)