Goliath Grouper: the rest of the story

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The American Fisheries Society responded to decades of complaints about renaming the Jewfish, by changing it to Goliath Grouper. It will take awhile for the new name to overtake tradition, both in the magazine and in the field.

Author: Gibson, Barry
Public opinion, Names, Political correctness, Groupers, American Fisheries Society

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Crowd control

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People tend to crowd together when fishing, assuming the presence of others indicates a good fishing spot. However, this is not necessary because the fish population is widespread.

Author: Gibson, Barry
Psychological aspects, Planning, Fishers (Persons)

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A league of their own?

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The US National Marine Fisheries Service annual report, 'Status of the Fisheries' gives several major sport fishing species, such as sailfish and marlin, scant attention.

Author: Gibson, Barry
Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental policy, United States. National Marine Fisheries Service, Fishery resources

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Subjects list: Editorial, United States, Saltwater fishing
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