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Has overfishing ended? Top US scientist says yes
By editor on Jan 8, 2011 | In Conservation, Threatened Species, Species related, Fisheries Management | Send feedback »
For the first time in at least a century, U.S. fishermen will not take too much of any species from the sea, one of the nations top fishery scientists says. The projected end of overfishing comes during a turbulent fishing year that has seen New England fishermen switch to a radically new management system. But scientist Steve Murawski said that for the first time in written fishing history, which goes back to 1900, As far as we know, we've hit the right levels, which is a milestone. more »
Amazon River Dolphins Being Slaughtered for Bait
By editor on Jul 17, 2010 | In Threatened Species, Species related | 1 feedback »
The bright pink color gives them a striking appearance in the muddy jungle waters. That Amazon river dolphins are also gentle and curious makes them easy targets for nets and harpoons as they swim fearlessly up to fishing boats more »