This is part of a larger effort by NOAA Fisheries to modernize its survey enterprise, which will lead to greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost effectiveness.
Scientists and fishermen collaborated across international borders to identify the most effective management approaches for this highly mobile, highly valuable commercial species.
NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology Director Evan Howell reflects on the importance of collaborating on a fresh approach to the recreational fisheries data collection partnership in the United States.