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The Fisheries and Ocean Terms App

Ever find yourself in an acronym alphabet soup?

This app is designed to help professionals and stakeholders in the fisheries, ocean, and coastal conservation, management, and science sectors quickly access and understand commonly used acronyms and terms.

Users can easily browse the catalog or use the search function to locate specific acronyms or terms. The app displays the full term and its definition, ensuring clear understanding of the terminology used in various documents, reports, and discussions related to fisheries, ocean, `and coastal management. 

The app includes a user contribution feature that allows anyone to submit new acronyms, terms, and definitions to be reviewed for inclusion in the database. Users can easily propose additions through the app's intuitive interface by clicking the green "+" button, ensuring that the terminology catalog remains comprehensive and up-to-date as new terms emerge or existing definitions evolve.

** Please note that the definitions provided in this app are intended as a general reference and may differ from formal definitions established by decision makers, scientific bodies, or legal authorities; users should exercise caution and consult official sources when applying these definitions in legal, policy, or scientific contexts.