§ 4002. Congressional statement of purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to—

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