A revised policy directive formally documents the Marine Recreational Information Program’s survey certification process as a key step in transitioning to a new or improved data collection design.
NOAA Fisheries has determined that Idaho’s Fishery Management and Evaluation Plan for their recreational steelhead fishery provides necessary protections for salmon and steelhead listed under the ESA.
Representatives from the Marine Recreational Information Program and the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office will be available to answer your questions about estimating recreational catch at upcoming saltwater fishing shows in New Jersey and Rhode Island.
The Marine Recreational Information Program has adopted a new organizational structure to reflect its shift in focus from developing, testing, and certifying survey designs to facilitating data collection and addressing regional needs.
NOAA Fisheries released two reports showing the number of landings and value of U.S. fisheries, as well as the economic impact of U.S. commercial and recreational fishing.