### Question
How does the law define catch?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 7001*, **catch** is defined as:

> all fishery removals from the offshore whiting resource, including landings, discards, and bycatch in other fisheries

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-PACIFIC WHITING**

