
Shark Law's Problem Is 'bycatch' Loophole
May 26, 2007 @ 11:11 AM (EST)
Source: Latimes.com
Mexico's NOM-0-29 seems positive on the surface, but some question whether it sufficiently protects fish such as marlin, sailfish and dorado that have been off-limits to commercial fishermen. Quince de Mayo.
It was a day worthy of celebration for commercial fishermen in Mexico. But a dark day for recreational anglers and conservation groups who predict trouble for marlin, sailfish, dorado and other fisheries.
On May 15, 2007, NOM-029, the infamous shark norma - a hotly debated work in progress for the past decade - became law...
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