MAFAC Issues and Recommendations

A PERSPECTIVE ON THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE:
ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Views Paper)
December 2000

Table of Contents

Transmittal to Under Secretary

Executive Summary

1. Introduction
2. Role of MAFAC
3. Issues and Recommendations

A.  Outreach

B.  Science

1. Define and Delineate Essential Marine Habitats
2. Define and Practice Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
3. Develop a definition and set of expectations for sustainable fishing
4. Enhance Partnerships and Credibility

C.  Management

D.  Budget

E.  Legal/Legislative

Appendix 1   Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Membership National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Department of Commerce

Appendix 2 US Department of Commerce Charter of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

Appendix 3 Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Report on Marine Reserves Discussions