As Some Fish Stocks Grow, Others Deplete
Posted on: Thursday, 1 September 2005, 12:00 CDT
A new report of fish stocks shows some species are rebuilding while others are dwindling as new fishing guidelines are discussed.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a report shows 19 percent of populations the agency monitors are reproducing at slower rates than they are fished, the Washington Post reports.
Species like pacific whiting and North Atlantic swordfish are growing though.
The Bush administration proposed easing restrictions on overfishing in June.
The changes to what's known as National Standard 1 would extend the timeframe and lower the success rate fisheries are required to restore fish stock.
Environmental groups say the rule change is a hand out to the fishing business and hurts and already declining fish stock.
The Ocean Conservancy reports red snapper stock are dropping at fast rates as overfishing affects more than 40 percent of Gulf of Mexico fish.
A study by the group show red snapper population has dropped 95 percent over the past 20 years.
Source: United Press International
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