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2009 Annual Report

Marine Fish Conservation Network 2009

Annual Report

 

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Meeting the Information Demands of 21st Century Fisheries:
A Needs Assessment for Fisheries Observer Programs

Sustainable fisheries management in the 21st century requires timely, reliable fisheries data and effective monitoring of fisheries in order to make informed, responsible decisions.

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Annual Report

Biennial Network Report 2007-2008

In January 2007 the Marine Fish Conservation Network celebrated a tremendous
victory: signing into law the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA).

 

 

 

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Implementing Annual Catch Limits
Implementing Annual Catch Limits:
A Blueprint for Ending Overfishing in U.S. Fisheries - 2009

To achieve the objective of ending overfishing in the MSRA, Congress strengthened the role of science in the fishery management process and required fishery managers to establish science-based annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for all U.S. fisheries with a deadline for implementation of 2010 for all stocks currently subject to overfishing and 2011 for all others.
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TAKING STOCK: The Cure for Chronic Overfishing  TAKING STOCK:
The Cure for Chronic Overfishing - 2007
Although the amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Act in 1996 (MSA) defined overfishing, prohibited fishery managers from setting fishing quotas above the maximum sustainable yield, and required managers to rebuild overfished stocks as quickly as possible, loopholes in the MSA have allowed overfishing to continue unchecked in some regions.
   
A New Course for America's Fish and Fishermen MAGNUSON-STEVENS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006
A New Course for America's Fish and Fishermen

In December 2006, Congress passed the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA), the nation’s primary law regulating fishing activities in federallymanagedwaters. The action was bi-partisan, passing the Senate by unanimous consent and by voicevote in the House. President Bush signed the law on January 12, 2007. This review explains many of the ey changes to the law and their implications for U.S. fisheries management.

REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL REPORTS
pdf Pacific Council Report:
pdf Gulf of Mexico Council Report:
pdf South Atlantic Council Report:
pdf Mid-Atlantic Council Report:
     

TURNING A BLIND EYE:
The 'See No Evil' Approach to Wasteful Fishing - Executive Summary

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SHELL GAME:
How the Federal Government is Hiding the Mismanagement of Our Nation's Fisheries - Executive Summary

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RAY OF HOPE:
Successes and Shortcomings in Protecting Essential Fish Habitat

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  • Network Reports  ( 11 items )
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    Meeting the Information Demands of 21st Century Fisheries:
    A Needs Assessment for Fisheries Observer Programs

    Sustainable fisheries management in the 21st century requires timely, reliable fisheries data and effective monitoring of fisheries in order to make informed, responsible decisions.

    | Read Online | pdf Download PDF

    Implementing Annual Catch Limits
    Implementing Annual Catch Limits:
    A Blueprint for Ending Overfishing in U.S. Fisheries - 2009

    To achieve the objective of ending overfishing in the MSRA, Congress strengthened the role of science in the fishery management process and required fishery managers to establish science-based annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for all U.S. fisheries with a deadline for implementation of 2010 for all stocks currently subject to overfishing and 2011 for all others.
    | Read Online | pdf Download PDF |
       
    TAKING STOCK: The Cure for Chronic Overfishing  TAKING STOCK:
    The Cure for Chronic Overfishing - 2007
    Although the amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Act in 1996 (MSA) defined overfishing, prohibited fishery managers from setting fishing quotas above the maximum sustainable yield, and required managers to rebuild overfished stocks as quickly as possible, loopholes in the MSA have allowed overfishing to continue unchecked in some regions.
       
    A New Course for America's Fish and Fishermen MAGNUSON-STEVENS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006
    A New Course for America's Fish and Fishermen

    In December 2006, Congress passed the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA), the nation’s primary law regulating fishing activities in federallymanagedwaters. The action was bi-partisan, passing the Senate by unanimous consent and by voicevote in the House. President Bush signed the law on January 12, 2007. This review explains many of the ey changes to the law and their implications for U.S. fisheries management.

    REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL REPORTS
    pdf Pacific Council Report:
    pdf Gulf of Mexico Council Report:
    pdf South Atlantic Council Report:
    pdf Mid-Atlantic Council Report:
         

    TURNING A BLIND EYE:
    The 'See No Evil' Approach to Wasteful Fishing - Executive Summary

    | Read Online | pdf Download PDF |

    SHELL GAME:
    How the Federal Government is Hiding the Mismanagement of Our Nation's Fisheries - Executive Summary

    | Read Online | pdf Download PDF |

    RAY OF HOPE:
    Successes and Shortcomings in Protecting Essential Fish Habitat

    | Read Online | pdf Download PDF |

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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