transgenic, trans - jen - ick (adj.) A label describing genetically modified animals - often fish - that pose public health concerns, contribute to the destruction of marine and anadromous habitats, and threaten wild fish populations. Also see: IFR Good Fish Project.

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FISHERMEN'S COLUMN
A NEW LOOK AT MANAGING
OCEANS, FISHERIES


On June 4th 2004, the Pew Oceans Commission released its report on the state of America's living oceans, the first comprehensive review of U.S. ocean policy in more that 30 years, since the Stratton Commission of the late 1960’s. The U.S. Commission on Oceans was also released in July 2004. The Pew report provides recommendations for restoring and protecting ocean ecosystems, rebuilding fish populations, controlling coastal development, curbing pollution, and improving ocean governance. As such, it should be carefully reviewed by the fishing community and it offers a number of actions that could help our fish stocks, fishermen and fishing communities.

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