This government publication describing the national plan for marine fisheries is divided into two parts. The first part contains a statement by the Secretary of Commerce, Elliot L. Richardson; the goals for the national marine fisheries plan; a description of the six parts of the plan; and a cost estimate for the program. The goals for the plan are as follows: (1) restore, maintain, enhance and utilize in a rational manner, fisheries and resources of importance to the United States; (2) develop and maintain a healthy commercial fishing industry; (3) strengthen the contribution of marine resources to recreation and other social needs; and (4) insure adequate supplies of wholesome seafood products for consumers. The second part of the publication summarizes the national plan and describes the recommendations of the National Marine Fisheries Service among other things. Recommendations include: (1) manage fish stocks for optimal utilization; (2) develop a sound statistical and scientific data base for the fisheries resources to be managed; (3) mitigate losses of habitat; (4) restore habitats lost or degraded; (5) develop economically feasible enhancement opportunities; and (6) increase United State's Commercial landings by 2.3 billion pounds by 1985 to provide for projected increases in U.S. consumption. (MR)