Keeping track of the changes that occur in the many facets of recreational fishing regulations is an important and ever-challenging task. Following updates on information dealing with seasons, slot-sizes, bag limits and closures are only a portion of the regulations anglers need to be aware of when it comes to obeying fishery laws.

There is also a plethora of other related topics and issues that affect the habitats and fisheries that recreational fishing depends on for survival. Topics like fishing data updates, law enforcement issues, annual fisheries reports, forecasting harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, Ecosystem-Based Management, Aquaculture, and much more are covered in NOAA Fisheries’ FishNews.

For instance, the December 22 FishNews touches on Beluga Whales, Law Enforcement Annual Report, Aerial Technology Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Update and much more.

For more information on how you can subscribe, contact Laurel Bryant at laurel.bryant@noaa.gov.

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