Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
L. Louie,

Gill nets have been obsolete for a number of years now where conservation in mixed stock fisheries is a significant issue. However gillnets are the most economical means of commercial fishing. Ergo, economics trumps conservation. But you're not surprised, are you?

Sg


Yes I am surprised.

As soon as the terminal CR fishery went to the ocean 90 years ago there goes that theory of economics playing a role in the process.

Shouldn't ESA Wild salmon getting back to the spawning beds trump economics also?


Edited by Lucky Louie (09/07/10 12:45 PM)
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