News International & Trade U.S. fishermen who have sacrificed to conserve swordfish now fighting to retain ICCAT quota |
U.S. fishermen who have sacrificed to conserve swordfish now fighting to retain ICCAT quota |
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When Rick Mears catches swordfish, he abides by a complex set of regulations designed to preserve stocks and save other marine life. That's the way swordfishing is done in the United States. It has led to stocks going from a low in 1999 — when a rebuilding plan was adopted — to being fully restored today. But that is not the way it's done in other countries.
Smith's job is to preserve the U.S. quota by arguing it is not being caught because of conservation measures that rebuild the stocks. He also will try to convince other nations to adopt similar conservation measures. Read the complete story from Press of Atlantic City on SeafoodNews.com
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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.
