Did you know U.S. South Atlantic waters have more dwindling fish
populations than any other region in the nation?
Ten species are in critical need of protection -
from black, red and gag grouper that make up the popular fish
sandwich to the Warsaw grouper, a gentle giant that can grow
nearly eight feet long and weigh up to 440 pounds. Additionally,
red snapper populations have plummeted to just 3 percent of 1945
levels, and although they can live up to 54 years, few are older
than 10.
Regional fishery managers are currently working on
important changes to fishing rules that would strengthen limits
on the numbers of fish caught annually, prohibit fishing in some
areas of the ocean where imperiled fish live and limit certain
kinds of fishing so populations have time to replenish
themselves.
You can help save these fish!
Please send a letter to the chairman of the South Atlantic
Fishery Management Council, asking for approval of the new rules
to help end overfishing and preserve our ocean ecosystem for
future generations.
Thank you for your help.
Holly Binns
Campaign Manager, Ending Overfishing in the Southeast
Pew Environment Group
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