Monday, January 21, 2008

Protecting the Little Fish

"SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is scheduled this week to consider restricting the commercial fishing of menhaden, a baitfish that sport fishermen want to protect because of its role in the marine ecosystem..."

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5471597.html

This bit of legislation would be important to sport fishermen because it would likely help boost the ecosystem and help native fish stock. Interesting to know that these little fish are mostly used as livestock feed and for vitamins.

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