What does the Magnuson Stevens Act deal with?

A.

setting up of marine sanctuaries

B.

prevention of overfishing

C.

regulating disposal of materials into the ocean

D.

protection of marine mammals

The Magnuson Stevents Act deals with:

B. prevention of overfishing

Explanation:

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is a legal provision that seeks the optimal exploitation of the United States coastal fisheries enacted in 1976. It is oriented to aim for sustainability and the preservation of resources to take care of them so the ecosystems can be recovered and allow exploitation in further times. It is a very good act that secures United States ecosystems to be exploited and maintained.

The main concern of the Act is that it explains the role of regional fishery management councils and describes their functions and operating procedures. The Magnuson Stevens Act was established in 1976 for

B. prevention of overfishing