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National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984; Other short titles: Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984: Long title: A bill to establish national standards for the construction and siting of artificial reefs in the waters of the United States in order to enhance fishery resources and fishing opportunities and for other purposes.
The Florida Constitution authorizes the commission to enact rules and regulations regarding the state's fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. To do this, the seven Governor of Florida -appointed commissioners meet five times each year to hear staff reports, consider rule proposals, and conduct ...
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In 1984 Congress passed the National Fishing Enhancement Act (NFEA) which provided the basis for artificial reef programs. [23] The NFEA spawned the National Artificial Reef Plan of 1985. This plan cleared the way for government-endorsed artificial reef projects and subsequently the Minerals Management Services' Rigs-to-Reef program. [3]
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Upper Newport Bay SMCA prohibits take of all living marine resources except the recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore only, or take pursuant to maintenance dredging, habitat restoration, research and education programs, maintenance of artificial structures, and operation and maintenance of existing facilities inside the ...
Cruise vessel destroyed by fire will get a new life as an artificial reef in Florida July 29, 2024 at 5:19 PM U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Wargo
But after years of work, a system of artificial reefs largely completed this summer could help soften the blow of future hurricanes. Funded with $111 million in Sandy recovery money, the “Living Breakwaters” constructed about 1,000 feet (300 meters) off the Tottenville beach were conceived to protect residents from future storms. While the ...