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Atlantic Salmon Federation asks Canada to ban ocean harvest |
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ST. JOHN, New Brunswick — The head of the Atlantic Salmon Federation says Canada is failing to protect its dwindling salmon population and is calling for a ban on the ocean harvest of the wild Atlantic fish.
On the heels of one of the worst salmon returns in history, Bill Taylor says large egg-bearing females that seed rivers across the northeastern seaboard need to be protected. Read the complete story from the Bangor Daily News.
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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.
