Recreational Fishing Effort Estimation Improvement Workshop Report
December 04, 2024
This report details the background, technologies, and conclusions discussed at the first Inflation Reduction Act workshop on June 4-6, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), $10.65M has been allocated to be used to improve estimates of recreational fishing effort and discards of reef fish, specifically red snapper, in the Gulf of Mexico. To develop workplans and budgets for these projects, the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) is holding three workshops in 2024. This report details the background, technologies, and conclusions discussed at the first IRA workshop on June 4-6, 2024.