Very likely one of the major problems is that people are going out to fish w/o a NMFS permit. If they do this , they will not report to stay under the radar.
If this applies to you, come on , the permit is only $22! You probably spend more on any one of the following: Bait, beer, lights, not to mention fuel etc. Go get one! Its easy online
http://216.12.134.122/initialapp.asp Help the cause and be legal.
Bill