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There’s a Catch: Recreation takes toll on marine fish

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

Sportfishing isn’t just a tiny, harmless nibble on saltwater-fish populations, according to a new analysis of federal data.

FISH COUNT. Once targeted by both recreational and commercial fishing boats, the economically important lingcod is one of many species being overfished. OAR, NURP, Alaska Dept. Fish and Game

For species flagged for special concern in U.S.