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Citizen Science Helping Management
The number one way to help NJ manage our marine resources is by submitting information about your fishing trips and protected species sightings.
Volunteer Angler Survey
Volunteer Angler Survey
The focus of this survey is to collect information on catch and effort from recreational fishing trips in marine and estuarine waters of the state and surrounding areas. For catch information, marine fisheries staff are interested in collecting data on the number and size of both kept and released species and should be used for all fishing efforts including trips with zero catch. With this data, the MRA can determine alternative management strategies that may allow for more fishing opportunities for the public.
Access Point Angler Intercept Survey
The Access Point Angler Intercept Survey, otherwise know as APAIS, collects catch-per-trip information from recreational saltwater anglers. This data is vital for estimating the average catch per fishing trip. The catch data combined with effort estimates allows scientists to estimate the total recreational harvest. The recreational harvest combined with commercial data, biological data, and direct observation information helps scientists assess the health of fish stocks.
Additional Surveys
Below you will find more ways to help the Marine Resource Administration manage our marine resources.
Report Marine Protected Species Sightings
Report sightings of, and encounters with, federally listed Endangered or Threatened marine species including marine mammals, sea turtles, Atlantic sturgeon, as well as prohibited shark species.
