public comment from Gil Radonski, Save the Fish Foundation, October 2002

Administrative Office: P.O. Box 3080, New Gretna, NJ 08224 * (609) 294-3315Andrew J. LoftusManaging Director3116 Munz DriveAnnapolis, MD 21403(410) 295-5997Aloftus501@aol.comOctober 23, 2002Admiral James D. WatkinsU.S. Commission on Ocean Policyth1120 20 Street NWSuite 200 NorthWashington, DC 20036Dear Admiral Watkins:On behalf of the Save the Fish Foundation, I am please to submit the enclosed comments to theU.S. Commission on Ocean Policy.The Save the Fish Foundation (SFF), a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 1996. TheFoundation's mission is to build a solid base of information to educate the public regarding thecurrent state of fisheries and recreational fishing in the United States. As a supporting arm of theRecreational Fishing Alliance, information developed through the SFF is utilized by a number oforganizations as a basis on which to build their positions and recommendations to fisheriesmanagement agencies and policy makers.I recognize that the Ocean Commission has received scant information from the recreationalfishing and boating community (which includes end users and businesses). In that regard, thetestimony contained herein should be viewed as an opening to raise some of the issues that areprominent within the community. It should in no way be viewed as a comprehensive briefing ofall of the issues facing the marine angling community.I appreciate the opportunity to submit these comments and would welcome additional ...