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RIROCKHOUND · 03-19-2010, 06:57 AM

Cites didn't pass.
this is a very good thing for many of us who fish for tuna recreational, charter and commercial.

Here is my question.
Everyone, including me, who was against the CITES listing, do you think that the tuna population is fine and status quo (as far as what we can enforce) is the way to go?

Unfortunately, they continue to over exploit in the Med and elsewhere, but I have an issue with the idea that just because we can't enforce them, we should do whatever we want... As a global pelagic fish, I don't see this as the last hurdle towards moving the stock forward as a healthy fishery.

What is the solution? Is there a problem?
I don't know. Just trying to start some dialog. Disclaimer: This is not meant to judge anyone or start any %$%$%$%$, just open some dialog.

03-19-2010, 06:57 AM	#1
RIROCKHOUND Also known as OAK iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Westlery, RI Posts: 10,349	So.... Cites didn't pass. this is a very good thing for many of us who fish for tuna recreational, charter and commercial. Here is my question. Everyone, including me, who was against the CITES listing, do you think that the tuna population is fine and status quo (as far as what we can enforce) is the way to go? Unfortunately, they continue to over exploit in the Med and elsewhere, but I have an issue with the idea that just because we can't enforce them, we should do whatever we want... As a global pelagic fish, I don't see this as the last hurdle towards moving the stock forward as a healthy fishery. What is the solution? Is there a problem? I don't know. Just trying to start some dialog. Disclaimer: This is not meant to judge anyone or start any %$%$%$%$, just open some dialog.
	Bryan Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& "For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"