NOAA Recreational Fishing Data Priorities for 2023

NOAA Fisheries has published its Marine Recreational Information Program Implementation Plan, which identifies its recreational fishing data collection program priorities for the fiscal year 2023. Priorities include examining current survey designs to see where improvements can be made, implementing plans to transition to new and improved survey methods, and supporting regional data collection priorities. 

The Agencies Priorities Include:

  • Effective Implementation of New, Improved Survey Methods 

  • Redesign of the Large Pelagics Survey 

  • Support for Regional Priorities 

  • Commitment to Continuous Improvement

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