Why the system's broken

Article Abstract:

Planned legislation sponsored by fishing industry management councils concerning overfishing of cod, haddock and flounder in the Pacific Northwest has met with grave concerns of politicians representing the state of Massachusetts.

Author: Gibson, Barry
Protection and preservation, Codfish

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It's a fish-eat-fish world

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The interaction between predators and prey is an important and complicated aspect of managing fishery resources. 'Ecosystem-based' fishery management is a new concept that takes interdependent species into consideration.

Author: Gibson, Barry
Environmental aspects, Fishery conservation, Marine resources conservation

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Freedom to fish

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Twenty percent of new federal marine sanctuaries ban not only mining, oil exploration, and shipping, but also sport fishing. Sportsman should back the remedies in the 'Freedom to Fish Act,' Senate bill 3234.

Author: Gibson, Barry
Political activity, Political aspects, Fishers (Persons), Fishery law, Fishing laws, Fishery resources

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Subjects list: Editorial, United States, Management, Fishery management
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