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BOSTON (AP) -- July 26, 2011 -- A high-ranking fisheries cop in Florida is taking over the top post at the embattled federal fisheries law enforcement office. NOAA's fishery law enforcement agency was heavily criticized after a federal review found financial mismanagement and abusive treatment of fishermen in the Northeast by some officers. In May, the U.S. Commerce Secretary ordered $650,000 in unjust fines returned to fishermen. The former director, Dale Jones, was replaced last year after ordering dozens of documents shredded during the federal review.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday that Bruce Buckson has been named head of that office. Read the complete story by The AP at The Boston Globe.
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HASTINGS: Time to improve the Endangered Species Act
May 18, 2012 - When the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law in 1973 by President Nixon, he spoke about the importance of preserving “the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” I believe that goal is as important today as it was back then. However, after nearly 40 years, it’s time to take a fresh, honest look at the law and consider whether there are ways it could be improved to do a better job of protecting and recovering species.
