Also called: NOAA Office of Law Enforcement Agent
A federal agent who investigates illegal fishing, wildlife trafficking, and harm to protected marine animals.
A NOAA special agent might track illegally imported seafood, investigate someone harassing whales, or board a fishing boat with the Coast Guard. Cases can end in big fines and prison.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus federal law enforcement training.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Marine Biology, Fisheries Science.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 33-3021: Little or no change.
Low risk for 10 years. AI flags suspicious seafood imports and fishing tracks; investigations, boardings and arrests stay human.
Classes: Government, AP Biology, Spanish or another language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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