ASA

@ASAFishing

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association.

Alexandria, Virginia

asafishing.org

Joined June 2009

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Menhaden are a critical link in the marine food web. ASA and our conservation partners continue to advocate for science-based mgmt that recognizes their vital role as forage and helps ensure abundant fisheries. More in a recent op-ed from @washingtonpost - wapo.st/4zJ0XBT
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Aug 26
Natl. parks are the most iconic public lands & are home to some of our nation's most enjoyable fisheries. In honor of #NationalParksWeek, we're highlighting great NPs to chase the fish of a lifetime & enjoy the beauty of our nation's diverse geography. bit.ly/4xgO6VJ
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Aug 25
A North Carolina court ruled the state failed its legal duty to protect coastal fisheries, citing “overwhelming evidence” of mismanagement. Not one of NC’s 13 state-managed coastal fish stocks is currently viable. Read the full release from CCA NC
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Court rules North Carolina violated legal duty to protect coastal fisheries - CCA North Carolina
190-page decision describes "overwhelming evidence" presented during six-week trial proving state coastal fisheries management failures
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Aug 21
ASA welcomed an Intl. agreement to advance long-term mgmt of Pacific bluefin tuna. “Pacific bluefin tuna are an Intl. fisheries success story,” said ASA’s Larry Phillips. “That recovery demonstrates what can be accomplished when nations work together.” bit.ly/3UKo8vs
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Aug 20
Pacific bluefin tuna have made a remarkable comeback, but growing commercial harvest pressure could put that progress at risk. Five leading rec. fishing orgs. are funding science to help protect the recovery. Read more from AFTCO Chairman Bill Shedd: bit.ly/4qxNRU4