CFP Fisheries Policy & Regulation 2

Question 1

Under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, which entity has primary authority to prepare fishery management plans for federal waters?

Accepted Answer

Regional Fishery Management Councils

Answer

The eight Regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Act are responsible for preparing FMPs for fisheries in their respective regions.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) under the Magnuson-Stevens Act reauthorization of 2006?

Accepted Answer

To prevent overfishing by setting science-based harvest caps

Answer

ACLs are catch limits set at or below the Acceptable Biological Catch to prevent overfishing as required by the 2006 MSA reauthorization.

Question 3

Which federal law requires that a biological opinion be issued before a federal action that may jeopardize a listed species can proceed?

Accepted Answer

Endangered Species Act Section 7

Answer

ESA Section 7 mandates formal consultation and a biological opinion when a federal action may affect listed species or critical habitat.

Question 4

The Lacey Act primarily addresses which fisheries management concern?

Accepted Answer

Prohibiting trade in illegally taken fish and wildlife

Answer

The Lacey Act makes it a federal offense to trade in fish or wildlife that has been taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law.

Question 5

What does the term 'Maximum Sustainable Yield' (MSY) represent in fisheries policy?

Accepted Answer

The largest catch that can be taken indefinitely without depleting the stock

Answer

MSY is the theoretically largest long-term average catch that can be taken from a stock without reducing its future productivity.

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CFP Fisheries Policy & Regulation 2