Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Scientists call for grouper catch cuts - UPI.com

Scientists call for grouper catch cuts - UPI.com: "ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 13 (UPI) -- New daily catch limits on gag grouper should be implemented in the Florida area because of overfishing, scientists say.

The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times said while federal scientists have cited dwindling catches and underwater surveys as evidence for additional catch cuts, fishermen maintain the stock of the grouper species in and around Florida is still healthy."