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Saba Slayer · 08-10-2017, 08:55 AM

U.S. Government Will Not List Pacific Bluefin Tuna as an
Endangered Species
Sportfishing industry disputed claims by environmental groups that sought to shut down
U.S. Bluefin Fishery

Alexandria, VA – August 7, 2017 - The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) approves the decision made today by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) to turn down a proposal to list Pacific Bluefin Tuna under the Endangered Species Act.

"NOAA's science-based decision affirms ASA’s position that international efforts are needed to conserve and build Pacific Bluefin Tuna stocks, however, it’s important to understand that these popular sportfish are in no way endangered" said Scott Gudes, ASA’s Government Affairs vice president.

NOAA conducted a comprehensive year-long review after a coalition of environmental-based organizations proposed that Bluefin fishing be banned in U.S. waters. ASA, supported by the California Coastal Conservation Association, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Coastside Fishing Club and other organizations, submitted comprehensive comments in December 2016 noting that these tuna stocks are recovering and all but five percent of the fishery occurs outside U.S. waters in Asia and Mexico.

In its review, NOAA found that most recent stock assessments for Pacific Bluefin Tuna projected population increases and that the species is "on a positive trajectory." NOAA noted that the greatest threat is overfishing by non-domestic commercial fleets.

Gudes continued, "Bluefin Tuna fishing is an important sport fishery in Southern California that has an economic impact in that area. We made this clear in our comments to the petition. August is the high season for recreational fishing for these pelagic fish. NOAA Fisheries’ decision is welcome news to anglers and the businesses that depend on recreational fishing, from San Diego up the coast to the Los Angeles area."

blitzburgh · 08-10-2017, 09:38 AM

Good to hear, thanks Jim!

goldenglory18 · 08-10-2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

U.S. Government Will Not List Pacific Bluefin Tuna as an Endangered Species

Great info, as always. Thanks Jim!

jorluivil · 08-10-2017, 12:24 PM

Those people at Greenpeace and the rest of the environmentalist that tried to put the BFT on the endangered species list be really really really mad.

08-10-2017, 08:55 AM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	BFT U.S. Government Will Not List Pacific Bluefin Tuna as an Endangered Species Sportfishing industry disputed claims by environmental groups that sought to shut down U.S. Bluefin Fishery Alexandria, VA – August 7, 2017 - The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) approves the decision made today by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) to turn down a proposal to list Pacific Bluefin Tuna under the Endangered Species Act. "NOAA's science-based decision affirms ASA’s position that international efforts are needed to conserve and build Pacific Bluefin Tuna stocks, however, it’s important to understand that these popular sportfish are in no way endangered" said Scott Gudes, ASA’s Government Affairs vice president. NOAA conducted a comprehensive year-long review after a coalition of environmental-based organizations proposed that Bluefin fishing be banned in U.S. waters. ASA, supported by the California Coastal Conservation Association, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Coastside Fishing Club and other organizations, submitted comprehensive comments in December 2016 noting that these tuna stocks are recovering and all but five percent of the fishery occurs outside U.S. waters in Asia and Mexico. In its review, NOAA found that most recent stock assessments for Pacific Bluefin Tuna projected population increases and that the species is "on a positive trajectory." NOAA noted that the greatest threat is overfishing by non-domestic commercial fleets. Gudes continued, "Bluefin Tuna fishing is an important sport fishery in Southern California that has an economic impact in that area. We made this clear in our comments to the petition. August is the high season for recreational fishing for these pelagic fish. NOAA Fisheries’ decision is welcome news to anglers and the businesses that depend on recreational fishing, from San Diego up the coast to the Los Angeles area." __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

08-10-2017, 09:38 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Good to hear, thanks Jim! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-10-2017, 12:24 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Those people at Greenpeace and the rest of the environmentalist that tried to put the BFT on the endangered species list be really really really mad. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer