Effects of Foreign Fishing on the Coastal Maine Fisheries of New York State

摘要

This report attempts to determine what effect foreign fishing has had on the commercial fisheries of New York State. Interest in this subject is based on the belief that the decline in marine fisheries landings in New York and other states can be attributed to intensive fishing by foreign fleets. Investigations have shown that foreign fleets are only partially responsible for the present situation. This study analyzes the interactions of New York and foreign fleets by individual species. Particular attention is paid to those species taken by foreign fleets which are also important to State commercial and recreational fisheries. Presented are a history of foreign fishing, development of Soviet and other foreign fishing fleets in the Northwest Atlantic and Middle Atlantic Bight, and special discussions based on types of fish taken or not taken by foreign or domestic fleets. Recommendations include anticipating the extension of the U.S. coastal jurisdiction to 200 miles, resulting in ultimate Federal authority, and implementation of a regional fisheries management plan.