Fisheries provide sustenance and livelihoods. Essential policies in
the United States allow for the management of fish and their
ecosystems while also ensuring sustainable nutrition for
millions of people. Sustainable fisheries rely on
fishers' knowledge, stock assessments, cooperation, and effective
management strategies. Concurrently, fisheries impact other ocean
sectors, including ocean conservation, international policy,
transportation, waste management, and more. Aggregating the knowledge
and expertise from all sectors increase fisheries management policies'
robustness. The ongoing support and improvement of such processes will
ensure food, livelihoods, and an inclusive, thriving ocean for future
generations.
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