Take Action to Protect America's Oceans and Fisheries

Our oceans are in trouble. Fisheries are collapsing, pollution is creating dead zones, and global warming is causing the death of corals.

Now, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule that would weaken the robust and transparent public process that is necessary for protecting America's fisheries.

Take action: Tell NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Director Alan Risenhoover not to weaken the public's voice in promoting healthy fisheries.

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Sustainable Fisheries Director Alan Risenhoover

Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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I am deeply concerned about the future of our fisheries and oceans. We must turn declines around and ensure oceans of abundance.
 
Your agency has proposed a draft environmental review rule that could harm our fisheries. The following improvements should be made before this rule is finalized:
 
-- First, the draft rule should ensure decisions are made with the full understanding of environmental impacts and a full consideration of the public's views. Interested citizens like me, scientists, environmentalists, and fishermen all should have the opportunity to engage.
 
-- Second, NMFS should ensure that every fisheries management plan inclues a review of incentive-based "catch share" or "limited access privilege" programs as an alternative. Catch shares are proven win-win tools for ending overfishing, strengthening conservation and ensuring the long-term sustainability of America's fisheries.

Through careful management of America's fisheries, we can restore our marine resources and help America's fishing communities thrive. I urge you to rewrite the environmental review rule to protect the public's voice and promote better fisheries conservation.

Thank you for your consideration.

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