Statement from Lee Crockett, Director, Federal Fisheries Policy, Pew Environment Group, on the Bush Administration Finalizing the National Marine Fisheries Service's Annual Catch Limit Rule
Posted on: Thursday, 15 January 2009, 16:13 CST
"This is an important step toward ending overfishing. This rule establishes a good framework for creating annual catch limits based on sound science to end overfishing and help rebuild struggling fish populations. It also requires that fishery managers thoroughly explain how they have accounted for scientific uncertainty.
"This rule clearly strengthens the role of science in fisheries management. But, it is only as good as its implementation and enforcement. It will be incumbent upon the National Marine Fisheries Service and the new administration to ensure that the regional fishery managers do the right thing and faithfully protect our nation's fish populations."
The Pew Environment Group is the conservation arm of The Pew Charitable Trusts, a non-governmental organization that applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improving public policy, informing the public and stimulating civic life. For more information on our ending overfishing activities, go to www.endoverfishing.org.
SOURCE Pew Environment Group
Source: PR Newswire
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