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EU to increase anchovy catch in Bay of Biscay |
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The European Union's executive wants to allow Spanish and French
fisherman to catch some 30 percent of the anchovies in the Bay of Biscay
over the next year, only months after it lifted a total fishing ban
imposed because they were in danger of disappearing.
The EU allowed anchovy fishing in the region last December under pressure from the Spanish and French governments after banning it for four years. It says scientists confirm that the number of anchovies is now "in a good state" and able to replenish itself from limited catches. Read the complete story 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.
