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It
is the mission of the Division to manage, develop, and protect the Commonwealth's
renewable living marine resources to provide the greatest public benefit.
The Division fosters protection of the marine environment by cooperating
with other state and federal agencies on pollution abatement, coastal wetlands
protection and other programs concerning coastal waters and marine life.
The Division monitors coastal contaminant levels in fish and shellfish,
operates a shellfish purification facility, and evaluates the impacts of
coastal development on marine fish and their habitats. The Division provides
assistance to local shellfish officers on matters affecting the management
of shellfish, and provides expertise on anadromous fish and construction
assistance on fishways. Other programs assist commercial and recreational
fishermen and educate the public on marine resource issues and values.
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