New Concepts in Cooperative Fisheries Programs

by Andrew J. Kemmerer, Natl Marine Fisheries Service, Pascagoula, MS, USA,
Albert C. Jones, Natl Marine Fisheries Service, Pascagoula, MS, USA,
Nikki Bane, Natl Marine Fisheries Service, Pascagoula, MS, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Coastal Zone '87

Abstract:

Coordinated through the National Marine Fisheries Service, these programs serve eight coastal states, two commonwealths, three fishery management councils, two interstate commissions, and NMFS. Under the Cooperative Fisheries Statistics Program, scientists collect fishery-dependent data for management and dissemination from a central, common data system. Similarly, the Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP) uses state and NMFS personnel, facilities and research vessels to collect, manage, and disseminate fishery-independent data. And the Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) provides research funding to the states, universities, industry, and NMFS for developing information to increase the economic contribution of regional fishery resources, especially for underutilized species.

Subject Headings: Fish and fishery management | Information management | Statistics | Data collection | Resource management | Management methods | Coastal management

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