Resources: Acronyms and Definitions
Commonly Used Acronyms and Definitions
Here are definitions for some common acronyms and terms used in PFMC documents, as well as links to some of the Federal and state acts that apply to decision-making. Many of these definitions come from the United Nations FAO Fisheries Glossary, which is a helpful reference tool. If you find a new acronym in a PFMC document that you think should be listed on this page, please email Jennifer.Gilden@noaa.gov. To find links to organizations, please see our links page. NOTE: These definitions are for informational purposes only. They are not legally binding.
