Saturday, November 05, 2005
White Marlin Not An Endangered Species
 Most fishermen care about conservation more than people understand. Anglers know that only through proper planning and management can we ensure that the following generations will be able to enjoy the North Carolina coast the way we do today. At the same time, we are very excited about a recent compromise and judicial decision not to list the white marlin as an endangered species. White marlin do deserve special care and offshore anglers should continue to tag and release all billfish, but designating white marlin as an endangered species could have had serious reprocussions. Endangered species need habitat protection and this could have resulted in prohibiting recreational fishing in waters that the white marlin frequent. Think about it, white marlin, blue marlin, tuna are usually in the same spots. Your best locations could have been illegal to fish. We all need to make responsible decisions to ensure the sustainablity of our coastal resources so make sure that your friends are tagging and releasing billfish. The full story from North Carolina Sportsman Magazine is available here.Tag and Release Info from The Billfish Foundation Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
