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The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (Survey) is a comprehensive and long-standing survey sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [1] since 1955. It is among the oldest and most detailed ongoing recreational surveys in the United States.
As with other countries, the 200 nautical miles (370 km) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the coast of the United States gives its fishing industry special fishing rights. [6] It covers 11.4 million square kilometres (4.38 million sq mi), which is the second largest zone in the world, exceeding the land area of the United States. [5]
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Pages in category "Lists of fishing records of places in the United States" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Recreational fishing in the United States (19 C, 34 P) S. Seafood companies of the United States (1 C, 25 P) ... Statistics; Cookie statement; Mobile view ...
Pages in category "Recreational fishing in the United States" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), informally known as NOAA Fisheries, is a United States federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that is responsible for the stewardship of U.S. national marine resources.
The ocean covers 71% of the earth's surface and 80% of the value of exploited marine resources are attributed to the fishing industry. The fishing industry has provoked various international disputes as wild fish capture rose to a peak about the end of the 20th century, and has since started a gradual decline. [31]