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Recreational Angler Data Collection

Picture by: Gary Moore, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (with permission) Picture taken on: April 13th, 2011

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Ensuring fishery management decisions are scientifically sound and in the best interests of the fishery starts with reliable data. And reliable data starts with recreational anglers. Working in partnership with coastal states, NOAA Fisheries is constantly improving how we collect and report on recreational fishing activities.

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