FISHERIES: NOAA declares four fish stocks fully rebuilt
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the “Atlantic bluefish, Gulf of Mexico king mackerel and two stocks of monkfish in the Atlantic — have been rebuilt to allow for continued sustainable fishing.”
Bluefish image by Joe Kunkel. Monkfish image found here.
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Categories: Conservation, Fisheries, Policy, Science
Atlantic Bluefish, Bluefish, Fish Stocks, Fisheries, Gulf of Mexico King Mackerel, King Mackerel, Monkfish, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NMFS, NOAA, Stocks
It’s nice to see a positive story regarding fish and the ocean. The real issue will be maintaining the higher populations of these fish species. Irresponsible commercial fishing practices, particularly those that plo9w the ocean’s bottom and disturbs all of the species that support good food chains, have to be stopped.
We must also have enforceable international laws that support sound fishing practices in all international waters. Protecting only those areas that fall within national jurisdictions does nothing to address protecting ecosystems.
Thanks for the good word.
bill@www.wildramblings.com