The main thrusts of OSF's responsibilities are implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), managing fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, sharks, swordfish, and billfish), and helping ensure the safety of seafood sold in the United States. Its divisions are Domestic Fisheries, the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory, Operations & Regulatory Services, and Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management. Together, the divisions of OSF support science-based management, sustainable fisheries and sustainable economies.

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