### Question
What is the definition of essential fish habitat?


### Answer
The definition of **essential fish habitat** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 1802*:

> those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding or growth to maturity

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

