16 U.S.C. § 4002 — Congressional statement of purpose

1. (1)strengthen the competitive position of the United States commercial fishing industry in the domestic and international marketplace;
2. (2)encourage the development and utilization of all species of fish available for harvest by the United States fishing industry;
3. (3)encourage the utilization of domestically-produced fish through enhancement of markets, promotion, and public relations;
4. (4)help the United States fishing industry develop methods to improve quality and efficiency in the marketplace;
5. (5)educate and inform consumers on the use of fish;
6. (6)develop better coordination of fisheries marketing and promotion activities with commercial fisheries research and development programs; and
7. (7)educate and inform the public about the nutritional value of fish in the diet.