Florida fisheries official and states press for MRIP reform, back HR 5 6 9 9 to improve recreational data Dr. C.J. Sweetman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told a House subcommittee that NOAA's MRIP recreational-fishing data have large errors for some species and uses, and said HR 5 6 9 9 would fund state programs, require external review and reduce error to improve fisheries management.

Federal fisheries data is so flawed that one fish was estimated to represent a staggering 300,000 pounds, prompting urgent calls for reform.

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