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Commercial Fishery Disaster Assistance

Description: The report discusses about Oceanic conditions, climate, and weather events that can impact fishery resources and/or commercial infrastructure such as boats, shore side processing, and ports. It also points out about commercial fishery failure determinations.
Date: January 10, 2013
Creator: Upton, Harold E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Marine Protected Areas: An Overview

Description: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are generally defined as areas reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment. This report identifies a number of issues related to establishing MPAs in the United States. It begins by defining the concept and administrative actions taken to provide spatial protection in marine areas. It then considers some of the key issues and potential benefits and costs of designating additional MPAs. It concludes by considering poteā€¦ more
Date: September 29, 2010
Creator: Upton, Harold E. & Buck, Eugene H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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