To determine the abundance and distribution of sport fish populations in american samoa

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a Formula Grant of $198,679 to the American Samoa Government's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The grant will fund activities to determine the abundance and distribution of sport fish populations in American Samoa, supporting the program's broader mission to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance sport fish resources.

The Sport Fish Restoration program, financed through excise taxes on fishing equipment and related maritime products, supports state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies in conducting fisheries monitoring, assessment, and habitat management activities. Through this award, American Samoa will undertake scientific research and population assessment work necessary to inform sport fishery management decisions and maintain viable aquatic recreational resources in the territory.