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Recreational black sea bass closure to go into effect Oct.17 |
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October 7, 2011 - News Friday of a black sea bass closure is having a devastating effect for charter and head boat operators in the Carolinas, Georgia, and North Florida, said Capt. Robert Thompson, owner of the fishing charter service Blind Hawg Charters in Murrells Inlet.
NOAA Fisheries Service announced Friday that the recreational black sea bass fishery will close Oct.17 as the annual catch limit for the species has been met for the 2011-12 fishing season. Read the complete story from The Sun 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.
