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Preble, Dave

 
9781574091328: The Fishes of the Sea: Commercial and Sport Fishing in New England

Sinopsis

Charterboat captain Preble gives an overview of the history of commercial and sport fishing in New England. Coverage includes, for example, descriptions of the major species, the disastrous overfishing of the 1980s, groundfishing legislation, and catch-and-release fishing. Stories of Preble's own fi

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Críticas

A useful resource for general readers, upper-division undergraduates, and graduate students interested in fishery science or environmental studies. * CHOICE *

Reseña del editor

In this wide-ranging book Dave Preble, who has spent a lifetime fishing the waters of the East Coast, provides a fascinating overview of the history and nature of both commercial and sport fishing in New England waters. He brings to life the glory days when fish were plentiful and new technology made huge catches commonplace. He hauntingly describes the havoc wrought by overfishing in the 1980's, and finally expresses the hope that a new ethical approach to nature and strict adherence to quotas will combine with the fortuitous resurgence of species believed near extinction. The scientific and technical discourse about the major species???cod, stripers, bluefish, tuna, sharks, etc.???is interspersed with exciting tales reminiscent of The Perfect Storm. Through it all, we experience firsthand a unique, highly dangerous lifestyle, always at the brink of disaster.

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