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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 760e. Study of migratory game fish; waters; research; purpose
The Secretary of Commerce is directed to undertake a
comprehensive continuing study of the migratory marine fish of
interest to recreational fishermen of the United States, including
species inhabiting the offshore waters of the United States and
species which migrate through or spend a part of their lives in the
inshore waters of the United States. The study shall include, but
not be limited to, research on migrations, identity of stocks,
growth rates, mortality rates, variations in survival,
environmental influences, both natural and artificial, including
pollution, and effects of fishing on the species, for the purpose
of developing wise conservation policies and constructive
management activities.
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