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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a new environmental review process full of new loopholes.

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Fact Sheets

National Environmental Policy Act Proposed Rule (PDF)

On May 14, 2008, NMFS proposed a new environmental review process for MSA activities. This fact sheet outlines our main concerns with the proposed NEPA rulemaking.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - An Ocean Conservation Success Story (PDF)

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has made it possible to protect thousands of square miles of coral formations, reduce mortality of endangered sea turtles and begin the rebuilding of depleted populations of commercially valuable fish.

Conflicted Councils (PDF)

The nation's regional fishery management councils must overcome conflicts of interest to end overfishing and ensure President Bush's ocean legacy

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STATEMENT: National Marine Fisheries Service's Environmental Review Proposal - Pew Environment Group - May 14, 2008

AUDIO: Listen to a recording of the May 14th fisheries press briefing (MP3) - Pew Environment Group - May 14, 2008

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Have you got what it takes to be an Ocean Survivor?

Fish hooks are just one of the obstacles you will have to avoid to survive as a bluefin tuna in our Ocean Survivor game. After you make your comment to NMFS, play the game and challenge your friends to be the top scoring tuna!