[20180817]IF10949_咸水休闲渔业的联邦管理.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated August 17, 2018Federal Management of Saltwater Recreational FisheriesFederal management of saltwater recreational fishing by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received increasing attention from Congress. Many constituents have expressed concerns with the allocation of fishing quotas among different fishing sectors; data collection and assessment of recreational fishing activity; and use of management measures, such as catch limits. Marine recreational fisheries have been the focus of several specific bills and have been included in efforts to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). What Is Recreational Fishing? Recreational fishingalso referred to as sport fishing or anglinginvolves fishing for pleasure as opposed to for profit or subsistence. Measurement of recreational fishing activity and value are determined by the number of fishing days or fishing trips taken and characteristics that describe the quality of fishing experiences, such as catch rates and other aesthetic qualities. Some anglers fish from shore or private boats, and others may pay to fish from for-