A lot of fishermen are telling us they like things the way they are. They aren't pushing for the change. It's part of the conservation ethic that coastal fishermen have developed. |
Eighty-seven percent of flounder mortality is due to by-catch. |
They are a great resource for young people, and they're great eating. |
They are a neat resource. But we could lose them all in a very short time if we get a freeze. |
We've been asked to look at limits on gray snapper, but we're not so inclined to do that. (Gray snapper) are very limited by temperature; a cold winter will eventually knock them back. |
We've seen a lack of cold weather during the winters. |