Two New Groups Join the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans
Date:The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) today announced two new coalition members: the Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI) and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA).
The PSO – committed to protecting the health of California’s ocean environment without unnecessary closures of California coastal waters to recreational fishing – welcomes these two organizations to the partnership and will be working closely with them to maintain access to California’s marine waters and prevent permanent closures to recreational fishing.
The BCI was created to protect and restore fishable waters and the fish populations that will ensure future generations of fishing. “The PSO’s goals of keeping America fishing and maintaining access to recreational fishing along California’s amazing coastline are certainly consistent with those of our organization,” said BCI Conservation Director Jim Martin.
IGFA, a nonprofit group, is committed to the conservation of game fish through science, education and responsible, ethical fishing practices. “The issues that anglers are currently facing in California are important and relevant to all our members around the world,” said IGFA President Rob Kramer. “We look forward to working with the PSO to ensure that sound science and proper management processes are used to protect our resources.”
