FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE RECREATIONAL FISHERY: U.S. PERSPECTIVES
PPT Slide
Topics for January 15th
Who Are We and Why Are We Here?
Objectives
THE RECREATIONAL FISHING COMMUNITY IS DIVERSE:
Saltwater Recreational Fishing is Good for the U.S. Economy (nationwide, age 16+ in 2001)
Tourism Dollars Associated With Saltwater Recreational Angling
Saltwater Recreational Fishing is Important to Local Economies Maryland Recreational Fisheries (2001 saltwater only, age 16+)
The Road to Healthy Fish Stocks: Marine Management Infrastructure
Marine Fisheries Management
Fishery Management Process-Federal (3-200 miles offshore)
Fishery Management Process-Interstate
Case Study: Fall and Rise of Striped Bass
DECLINE OF ATLANTIC COAST STRIPED BASS
As the striped bass stock rebounded, so did the fishery
Other fisheries have also rebounded with better management
Great Lakes
The Result: Economic Importance of Great Lakes Recreational Fisheries in 2001
Sport Fish Restoration Act
Angler participation has doubled since the 1950’s
Funding of the Sport Fish Restoration Program
Conclusion: Tying it all together
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