NOAA National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy

NOAA Fisheries recently released its National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy.

The policy serves as a guide for NOAA Fisheries' actions and responsibilities under the law.

According to NOAA, the National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy outlines the agency's commitment to:

1) promote recreational fisheries through science-based conservation and management;

2) provide for sustainable saltwater recreational fisheries resources;

3) support participation in recreational fishing today and for future generations.




National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy is available at:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/management/recreational/policy/index.html.

NOAA Fisheries is developing a complementary new national recreational fishing implementation plan. 

source: NOAA HMS News