Ocean Conservancy: Health Assessment of Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Show Positive Signs
December 03, 2009
December 03, 2009
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release:
Today, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's Science & Statistical Committee (Science Committee) completed their review of Gulf of Mexico red snapper population data. This assessment is an important step forward in the management of the fishery as it shows that measures taken by the Council are helping to end overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico but that we must remain committe . . .
Today, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's Science & Statistical Committee (Science Committee) completed their review of Gulf of Mexico red snapper population data. This assessment is an important step forward in the management of the fishery as it shows that measures taken by the Council are helping to end overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico but that we must remain committe . . .