NOAA: Progress for US Fisheries

Here in the U.S., we’ve endured a long history of domestic overfishing abuses. According to a recent report from NOAA, management is making “good progress” toward reversing this laundry list of dwindling stocks and fishing opportunity.

“Our nation’s fisheries have been vital to the economics and identities of our coastal communities for hundreds of years. According to the most recent estimates, U.S. commercial and saltwater recreational fisheries support almost two million jobs and generate more than $160 billion in sales.  

“Schwaab talked about fishery management challenges, including improving collection, analysis, and accuracy of scientific information used to manage both recreational and commercial fisheries. He indicated that NOAA Fisheries will continue to work hard with the regional fishery management councils, fishermen and the coastal communities to increase confidence in the management system and ensure productive and efficient fisheries.”

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