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Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
State of Washington
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Policy/planning Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Climate change Marine fishes Diadromous fish Migratory species Cartilaginous fishes Landing Bycatch Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Monitoring Artisanal fishing Stock enhancement/repopulation Traditional rights/customary rights Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Management/conservation Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Plan of the Pacific Fishery Management Council concerns management of groundfish and related matters. The Council is committed to developing long-range plans for managing the Washington, Oregon, and California groundfish fisheries that will promote a stable planning environment for the seafood industry, including marine recreation interests, and will maintain the health of the resource and environment. The Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. The following goals have been established in order of priority for managing the west coast groundfish fisheries, to be considered in conjunction with the national standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Act: Prevent overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks by managing for appropriate harvest levels and prevent, to the extent practicable, any net loss of the habitat of living marine resources; Maximize the value of the groundfish resource as a whole; Within the constraints of overfished species rebuilding requirements, achieve the maximum biological yield of the overall groundfish fishery, promote year-round availability of quality seafood to the consumer, and promote recreational fishing opportunities. To accomplish these management goals, a number of objectives are considered.

Full text
English
Website
www.pcouncil.org