Thursday
Sep062012
Economic Costs of Overfishing on Recreational Fisheries

The Southeast sustained tens of millions of dollars in economic losses during a five-year period because years of overfishing depleted species led to fewer recreational fishing trips, according to an analysis commissioned by the Pew Environment Group.
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Reader Comments (1)
No mention of Tuna? My gut says that it would have the greatest economic impact at all (and is one of the most overfished).