Tag Archives: 2015 Status of U.S. Fisheries
U.S. fisheries continue to rebuild; number of overfished stocks remains near all-time low
Total number of rebuilt U.S. marine fish stocks since 2000 rises to 39. The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished or subject to overfishing remain near all-time lows, according to the report to Congress. Click here to view> The 2015 report highlights the United States’ continued progress towards managing fish stocks sustainably. This is a result of the combined efforts of NOAA Fisheries, commercial and recreational fishermen, the regional fishery management councils, states, and other partners. In 2015, eight stocks came off the overfishing list. 07:31
