F. Minimize non-harvest mortalities(e.g., by-catch,
catch/release)
1. Identify sources of non-harvest mortalities
2.
Manage for non-harvesting mortalities
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EXISTING PROGRAMS: 1. Outreach · Governor’s Fishing Tournament ·
Oyster Reef
Restoration- CBF · Oyster Reef Restoration- VMRC · Saltwater Sport Fishing Tournament · Sea Grant · Sport Fishing Restoration- Dingell-Johnson VMRC/DGIF ·
Virginia Marine Science Museum 2. Regulation ·
VMRC ·
Fisheries
Regulations ·
VMRC Enforcement ·
DGIF ·
Fisheries
Regulations N/A 3. Monitoring ·
VMRC Stock
Assessment 4. Planning/coordination · Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Plans · Bay Program Ecosystem Managment · Blue Crab Management Advisory Committee (VMRC) · Clam Management Advisory Committee (VMRC) · CBC Blue Crab Management · CBP Environmental Endpoints · Commercial Fishing Advisory Board · Finfish Management Advisory Committee (VMRC) · Oyster Restoration Plan · Recreational Fishing Advisory Board (VMRC) · Shellfish Management Advisory Committee (VMRC) ·
5. Research ·
N/A |
MISSING ELEMENTS: 1. Outreach · Develop and implement programs to change fishing ethics (consider Maine model) · Promote development of fisheries for under-utilized species (e.g. croaker) 2.
Regulation. ·
3. Authority ·
4. Monitoring ·
Develop/maintain
excellent fishery and fishery-independent data for all species ·
5. Planning/coordination ·
6. Research · Identify sources of non-fishery mortality · Expand knowledge of habitat requirements and causes of habitat degradation 7. Definition of management targets ·
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