From time to time MCA will take a policy position on matters that concern our initiatives. When we do, we seek to develop comments based on rational, science-based approaches to management. We stress the rational use of the precautionary principle and we stress the importance of transparent, stakeholder-driven decision making processes.
Below is a list of comment letters written by MCA. Additional comment letters, as well as press releases and SeaFacts can be found if you visit our Publication Archives.
Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning
- MCA Comments on the National Ocean Council (June, 2011)
Habitat/Coral
- Habitat management in North Pacific groundfish fisheries in relation to Marine Sustainability Certification Habitat Standards (October 10, 2017)
- A brief summary describing the findings of the Bering Sea camera drop survey research on deep sea coral (August 18, 2015)
- MCA Comments on NPFMC Agenda Item D.3, Pribilof Canyon Corals (December 2, 2014)
- Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument Expansion Comments (July 30, 2014)
- MCA Comments Regarding Designation of New National Marine Sanctuaries (August 26, 2013)
- Skate Egg HAPC Comments (June 2, 2012)
Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
- MSA reauthorization hearing by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (August 23, 2017)
- MCA Comments at Senate MSA Reauthorization Hearing (August 23, 2017)
- MCA Comments on Senate Discussion Draft Regarding MSA Reauthorization (May 22, 2014)
Marine Mammals
- MCA Comments on Right Whale (May 17, 2012)
- MCA Comments on the SSL BiOp Peer Review (August 31, 2011)
- MCA Comments on Steller Sea Lion BiOp Interim Final Rule (February 28, 2011)
- MCA Comments on Steller Sea Lion Eastern DPS (February 11, 2011)
- MCA Comments on Steller Sea Lion Research (November 24, 2010)
Marine Protected Areas
- MCA comments on National MPA Framework (December 26, 2014)
Risk Management
- MCA Comments on Moving Squid to Ecosystem Component (May 30, 2017)
- MCA Comments on Proposed Rule to Modify MSA National Standard 1, 3, and 7 Guidelines (June 30, 2015)
- Finding Win-Win Outcomes for Conservation And Utilization (May 14, 2014)
- MCA Comments on Grenadier Management (December 3, 2013)
- MCA Comments on Annual Catch Limits (NS1) (October 1, 2012)