gate the feasibility of using hatchery reared red drum as a fishery management tool while providing additional much needed science based information;
“(9) A survey of the Coastal Conservation Association of Georgia’s membership revealed that nearly 50 percent were in favor of the red drum becoming Georgia’s state salt-water fish; and
“(10) Establishing an official state saltwater fish is necessary to fully recognize the importance of our coastal fisheries to our state, and the red drum is deserving of the attention and appreciation of the citizens of this state by designation as the official state salt-water fish.”
The red drum is designated as the official Georgia salt-water fish.