Marine Resources Program Overview

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Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildllife

Publish Date: January 2007

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The Marine Resources Program (MRP) studies and manages the fish and marine mammals off Oregon’s 369 miles of coastline and the 1,410 miles of tidal shoreline. Oregon’s diverse marine habitat supports commercial fisheries that annually contribute more than $342 million in personal income to Oregon – about 7 percent of all income earned along the Oregon coast. Saltwater sport fishing accounts for an additional $50 million or more in economic contribution to the state, according to a 2005 report. The natural beauty of the Oregon coast attracts millions of visitors each year who enjoy tide pooling, whale watching and other marine wildlife viewing opportunities.

Purpose: The program’s work focuses on three major categories: • marine resource policy, management and regulation • fisheries monitoring and data collection • research on marine fisheries, ocean species and habitats

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Geographic Extent: Oregon Coast

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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