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Scientists Discover Fish Shrinking Due to Global Warming

Scientists Discover Fish Shrinking Due to Global Warming

Posted on Jul 29, 2009 by Scott James.

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Fish are growing to only half their average body mass according to a study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. What’s more, smaller species of fish are making up more and more of the European fish stock- and the study points the finger at global warming.
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No Commercial Salmon Season in California for Second Year in a Row

No Commercial Salmon Season in California for Second Year in a Row

Posted on Mar 23, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

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Earlier this month, the Pacific Fishery Management Council met and created three public review options for the West Coast 2009 salmon season. Unfortunately for commercial salmon fisherman in California, all three options include no season for the second year in a row.  California sport fisherman may be allowed to fish for 10 days in August and September under one option.  The verdict is not out on an Oregon commercial salmon season yet.  Options range from no season at all to allowing small catch quotas. 
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