Northwest Section

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Killer whales swimming with Seattle skyline in background — The Southern Resident population of killer whales is an iconic species in the Pacific Northwest, spending several months during summer and fall in Washington’s San Juan Islands and Puget Sound where they feed primarily on salmon. (NOAA)
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The Northwest Section is co-located with the West Coast Region of the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle, Washington. The office provides legal advice and assistance on issues related to the administration of NOAA programs in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

The office has eleven attorneys, one paralegal, and one support staff. The Section Chief is Christopher McNulty. The Deputy Section Chief is Sheila Lynch.

Information about externships can be found on the Northwest Section’s Internship/Externship page.