House approves Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Bill
This is a major step forward in implementing the vision set forth by the Morris-Deal Report for the future of saltwater recreational fishing. [...]
This is a major step forward in implementing the vision set forth by the Morris-Deal Report for the future of saltwater recreational fishing. [...]
Obama Administration yields to Republican wishes and loosens restrictions on species catches previously protected. Flexibility will be administered by regional "Councils." [...]
The regions with the highest economic impact from saltwater recreational fishing were Florida’s West Coast, Florida’s East Coast, California, New Jersey, and Texas. [...]
U.S. fisheries continue to rebuild; number of overfished stocks remains near all-time low. Total number of rebuilt U.S. marine fish stocks since 2000 rises to 3 April 20, 2016 / NOAA The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished [...]
The Magnuson-Stevens Act should be updated to better address major threats facing the oceans, not compound them. Scientists now better understand fish populations [...]
Everyone who catches fish, sells fish, buys fish will be affected by the steps we take now. We need to get them right. Farsighted visionaries gave the Magnuson-Stevens Act. [...]
Saltwater fishing guides in Maine, however, are swimming against the tide. They think it’s about time for tougher regulations [...]
John McMurray breaks down the Magnuson-Stevens Act throughout its history and why it is especially relevant now. [...]
The Magnuson-Stevens Act governs the management of America’s fisheries and is reauthorized by Congress about every five years. [...]
The purpose of this draft proposal is to gather public input and to see how to best improve and modernize this important law governing fisheries [...]