Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 aims to improve fisheries stock assessments by incorporating environmental DNA (eDNA) methods.
The Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 seeks to modernize fisheries management by integrating environmental DNA (eDNA) methods into stock assessments. The bill establishes the National Aquatic Biomolecular Coordination Network to develop national standards for eDNA use across various aquatic environments. It mandates a pilot study to evaluate eDNA's applicability in estimating commercial fish stock abundance and validate its use in federal fishery stock assessments.
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