March 9, 2018 — A small fish is taking a big hit on the west coast.
This is according to a recent study by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
They say that since 2006 there has been a 97% decrease in the pacific sardine population spanning from Mexico to British Columbia. A big change from the early 1900’s when the canning business was booming in Monterey. Because of this there are now only short seasons for fisherman to catch them… Which aren’t open every year.
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