Bring back the big bass

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The recovery of the Atlantic stripped bass is discussed. There has been a decline in the number of trophy-sized bass. According to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) report, a more stable and sustainable fishery can be fostered for a long time by reducing fishing pressure.

Author: Hinman, Ken
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Salt Water Sportsman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0036-3618
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, Recreational Fishing, Fish & Game Recreation, Reports, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Wildlife management, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), United States. National Marine Fisheries Service

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Saving turtles can save fish

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State and federal authorities are setting stricter limits on the use of drift gillnets and longliners in an effort to save the sea turtles that are being caught in the nets. Protecting turtles from harmful commercial fishing practices can aid sport fishing activities because the measures also protect fish.

Author: Hinman, Ken
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Salt Water Sportsman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0036-3618
Year: 2001
Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental aspects, Fishery conservation, Longlining (Fisheries), Sea turtles, Fishery law, Fishing laws, Gillnetting

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Marine reserves: can they work?

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A national system of marine protected areas is planned to include a land-based example of protection for the sea.

Author: Hinman, Ken
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Salt Water Sportsman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0036-3618
Year: 2000
Marine ecology

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