News Management & Regulation NEW JERSEY: New data on flounder could restrict next year's catch limits |
NEW JERSEY: New data on flounder could restrict next year's catch limits |
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New data on summer flounder stocks are casting doubt on optimistic reports from August that anglers may get to catch more of the popular flatfish next year.
In August, the fishery councils that regulate summer flounder, also known as fluke, recommended increasing the 2012 harvest by 1.6 million pounds, a 7 percent increase. This followed an increase of more than 33 percent in 2011 over 2010 harvest levels as incoming data for several years had shown a robust recovery in flounder stocks. Read the complete story from The Press of Atlantic City.
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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.
