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Big bluefin tuna turning up off Virginia during rockfish tournament |
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An amazing thing is taking place along the Virginia shoreline. Big bluefin tuna have been mixed in with striped bass for the past few weeks. And with large schools of menhaden present, there's no reason to think the tuna will disappear anytime soon. This has made for some interesting times for area rockfish anglers, who have been hooked up to some of these fish while trolling lures for striped bass. But in some cases - because of the skill of captains and anglers, and a good dose of luck - a few fish have been brought to the boat. In most cases, these tuna have been too big to be kept. As of Jan. 1, permit holders could keep one tuna measuring between 27 and 73 inches per boat. And a federal permit is necessary. Read the complete story from The Virginian Pilot
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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.
