Responding to the impacts of COVID, transitioning to new survey and data standards, and expanding data collection are among the Marine Recreational Information Program’s priorities for the coming year.
The Marine Recreational Information Program’s Modern Fish Act investment funds will support regional data collection priorities and the implementation of specialized state surveys.
Dr. Cody will oversee the coordination and implementation of commercial and recreational fisheries data collection, information management, and research.
UPDATE: Application deadline has been extended through February 21, 2020 for the Recreational Electronic Reporting Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee.
A revised policy directive formally documents the Marine Recreational Information Program’s survey certification process as a key step in transitioning to a new or improved data collection design.
