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97 



The 



Marine 



Fish 



Conservation 



Network 



"..To Proleit. Rcsiore. and Conxnv Manru Ftshtnes." 



March 11 , 1994 



The Honorable Thomas Mariton, Chair 

 Subcommittee on Fisheries Management 

 U.S. House of Representatives 

 Washington, DC 20515 



Dear Chairman Manton: 



With a Subcommittee on Fisheries Management hearing scheduled for March 2i on 

 allegations of conflict of interest involving members of Regional Fishery Management 

 Councils, I would like to submit to you the Marine Fish Conservation Network's suggestions 

 regarding this fundamental problem facing management of U.S. fisheries. 



I've also enclosed a copy of an article you may have seen that appeared on the front 

 page of the New York Times a few days ago. The Network plans to secure more media and 

 public attention on these important public resource issues over the next several months. 



The status quo that has predominated in management of our nation's fisheries must 

 change if our country is to have economically viable fisheries and ecologically sound marine 

 ecosystems. The Network, now comprised of more than 65 fishing and conservation 

 organizations around the country, looks forward to working with you to ensure that we have 

 fish for the future: to catch, to eat, and to help maintain the integrity of the ocean 

 ecosystems. 



Thank you. 



Sincerely, 



Bill Mott 

 Campaign Director 



Sli-cringCummitiiV 

 Ccnlcr (or Marine Conservahon • Crccnn.acr • National Audubon Socicly • National Coalilion (or Marine Conservalion • World Wildlife Fund 



1725 DcSales Street, SW. Suite SIX) • Washinston, DC 20036 • Tel. (202) 857-3274 Fax (202) 872-0619 



