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# §760e. Study of migratory game fish; waters; research; purpose


The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce is directed to undertake a comprehensive continuing study of the migratory marine fish of interest to recreational fishermen of the United States, including species inhabiting the offshore waters of the United States and species which migrate through or spend a part of their lives in the inshore waters of the United States. The study shall include, but not be limited to, research on migrations, identity of stocks, growth rates, mortality rates, variations in survival, environmental influences, both natural and artificial, including pollution, and effects of [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) on the species, for the purpose of developing wise [conservation](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) policies and constructive management activities.


# §760f. Migratory game fish study; authorization to acquire facilities, employ officers and employees, cooperate with State and other agencies, and to publish results


For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of [sections 760e to 760g](/usc/16/760e..760g.md) of this title, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce is authorized (1) to [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) lands, construct laboratory or other buildings, purchase boats, [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) such other equipment and apparatus, and to employ such officers and employees as he deems necessary; (2) to cooperate or contract with [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) and other institutions and agencies upon such terms and conditions as he determines to be appropriate; and (3) to make public the results of such research conducted pursuant to [section 760e of this title](/usc/16/760e.md).


# §760g. Authorization of appropriations for migratory game fish study


There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of [sections 760e to 760g](/usc/16/760e..760g.md) of this title: Provided, That no more than $2,700,000 be appropriated for this purpose in any one fiscal year.