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BasicPatrick · 02-22-2011, 01:08 PM

I do not disagree with the amendment by any means. NOAA should never push one managment tool over another. In my opinion that is the job of the council system.

I'd much rather that money went to more observers and better data collection so that we have less scientific uncertainty that will open up more quota for fishers of all types.

I also would rather see NOAA put some extra resources in to helping the council develop/fast track a method to ensure fleet diversity and prevent a few companies from buying up all the permits.

My opinion is that recreational advocates have no real stake in the AM 16 fight besides defending our allocation. We should let the commercial reps figure out how to manage their fishery. The recreational fleet got our fair share in AM 16.

02-22-2011, 01:08 PM	#30
BasicPatrick M.S.B.A. iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA Posts: 2,795	I do not disagree with the amendment by any means. NOAA should never push one managment tool over another. In my opinion that is the job of the council system. I'd much rather that money went to more observers and better data collection so that we have less scientific uncertainty that will open up more quota for fishers of all types. I also would rather see NOAA put some extra resources in to helping the council develop/fast track a method to ensure fleet diversity and prevent a few companies from buying up all the permits. My opinion is that recreational advocates have no real stake in the AM 16 fight besides defending our allocation. We should let the commercial reps figure out how to manage their fishery. The recreational fleet got our fair share in AM 16.
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