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The conservation impacts of recreational fishing

Posted on August 25, 2026 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on The conservation impacts of recreational fishing
The conservation impacts of recreational fishing
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Fishing for fun, even “catch and release” fishing, can sometimes have a significant impact on fish species of conservation concern. When most environmentalists think about the impacts of fishing, they’re thinking about large-scale industrial commercial fisheries. These impacts are serious and absolutely deserve our attention, and indeed how to mitigate those impacts is the subject … Read More “The conservation impacts of recreational fishing” »

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