Officer Subspecialty
CG-SEI18
Living Marine Resource
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Coast Guard Living Marine Resource Officers perform the management of protected living marine resources. The Coast Guard has authority to perform law enforcement activity upon the high seas and waters subject to U.S. Jurisdiction for the prevention, detection, and suppression of violations of U.S. Law, as well as to provide support to NOAA Fisheries to meet management goals for protected marine mammals. The Coast Guard and NOAA Fisheries are both responsible for enforcing violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Core Skills
- marine resource protection
- maritime law enforcement
- endangered species compliance
- marine mammal protection
- vessel boarding operations
- fisheries inspection
- evidence documentation
- interagency conservation coordination
- environmental case reporting
Common Certifications
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Certification
- State Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification
- Certified Wildlife Biologist
- Certified Environmental Professional
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
- Boating Safety Instructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
- Boating Safety Instructor Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200
Career Growth
- Certified Wildlife Biologist
- Certified Environmental Professional
- Certified Fisheries Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.