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SOUTH CAROLINA: Fishermen speak out about catch limit controversy |
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Grand Strand fishermen will be gathering in North Charleston Wednesday to voice their concerns about proposed catch limits that they believe will negatively impact business.
The limits come as the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council works to comply with a federal mandate to set catch limits based on best available data. "To be honest with you sometimes that can mean garbage unfortunately," shared Tom Swatzel, member of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Swatzel says the data has to be improved before fishermen are going to have confidence in the system. Read the complete story and see the video at WMBF.
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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.