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Technical Addendum 1 to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Sturgeon addresses the exemptions for possession/harvest of Atlantic Sturgeon for scientific or educational purposes.
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An external review panel was formed of four stock assessment biologists with expertise in anadromous species. Panel members included Dave Perkins, US Geological Service; Roger Rulifson, East Carolina University; Ray Schaffter, California Department of Fish and Game; and Saul Saila, University of Rhode Island (retired). Dr. Saila was unable to attend the review.
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In October 1997, American shad and Atlantic sturgeon were prioritized for an external peer review to be conducted in early 1998.
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The goal of this FMP is to provide the framework to allow the restoration of the Atlantic sturgeon resource to fishable abundance throughout its range.
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