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Statistics on commercial and sport fishing; improvement of pro- 
duction and marketing practice in regard to commercial species 
and the conduct of educational and extension services relative 
to commercial and sport fishing; and any other matters related 
to fish operations deemed by the Secretary to be of public 
interest. 
(2) 16 U.S.C. §744--directs the Secretary to conduct 
investigations and experiments relating to damage to fisheries 
by dogfish and other predacious fishes and aguatic animals with 
a view toward improving the situation and utilizing the predators. 
(3) 16 U.S.C. §756--directs the Secretary to conduct 
investigations and experiments necessary to direct and facilitate 
conservation of fishery resources of the Columbia River and its 
tributaries. 
(4) 16 U.S.C. §758a--directs the Secretary to conduct 
fishing explorations and such necessary related work as ocean- 
ographical, biological and economic studies to insure maximum 
development and utilization of the high seas fishery resources 
of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical 
and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening areas. 
(5) 16 U.S.C. §760a--directs the Secretary to undertake 
a comprehensive study of species of fish in the Atlantic Coast 
area for the purpose of recommending appropriate measures, such 
as season, catch, and gear limitations, for the development 
and protection of such resources and their wisest utilization. 
(6) 16 U.S.C. §760e--directs the Secretary to undertake 
a comprehensive continuing study of migratory marine fish of 
interest to recreational fishermen, including growth rates, 
mortality rates and environmental influences in order to develop 
conservation policies and management activities. 
(7) 16 U.S.C. §1381--directs the Secretary to undertake 
a research program for the improvement of fishing methods and 
gear so as to reduce the incidental taking of marine mammals 
in connection with commercial fishing. 
(8) 33 U.S.C. §1441--directs the Secretary, in coordination 
with the Secretary of Transportation, to initiate a comprehensive 
and continuing program of research on effects of dumping material 
into ocean waters or other coastal waters. 
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