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SAVING SEAFOOD RADIO: Carlos Rafael's Bluefin Tuna |
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Carlos Rafael discusses the bluefin tuna caught by one of his vessels and seized by NOAA. Chris Weiner, of the American Blufin Tuna Association, and Margo Schulze Haugen, head of Highly Migratory Species at NOAA explain the reasons for the existing regulations. Listen to the interview from The Saving Seafood Hour on WBSM
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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.
