The dmwr aquatic education program aims to increase awareness understanding and appreciation of american samoas marine resources and encourage safe and environmentally responsible recreational fishing

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) awarded a $194,981 Sport Fish Restoration (CFDA 15.605) Formula Grant to the American Samoa Government's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR). The grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, aims to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of American Samoa's marine resources, and encourage safe and environmentally responsible recreational fishing. DMWR will use the funding to produce outreach materials, hold events, and conduct training workshops for teachers, staff, partner agencies, and students on fishing safety techniques, biological study results, and DMWR's mandates. The Sport Fish Restoration program provides financial assistance to state fish and wildlife agencies for a range of activities related to sport fish conservation, management, and public access to recreational fishing opportunities.

The program produces outreach products holds events and conducts training workshops for teachers staff partner agencies and students on fishing safety techniques biological study results and dmwr mandates