The assessment indicates total snook harvest has been increasing on both coasts due to the growing popularity of snook fishing. |
We're asking is that 40 percent an appropriate figure? Models show that it never was achieved on the Gulf coast and it was achieved only for a brief period on the Atlantic coast during 1988 and 1993 (study period). But since then it has fallen into the mid 20s. |
We're definitely hearing from recreational and commercial divers who are opposed to this. |
Yes, absolutely. That's the way the officer will measure it starting July 1. |