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1Flatfish · 07-23-2009, 05:17 PM

"Some local fish populations are down 90% from their historical levels."

Is this true? What populations is this person referencing? Any in La Jolla?

"Some commercial and recreational fishermen are resisting protected areas out of fear of effects to their business - and their voices are loud."

Nothing wrong with being protective of your business. But I don't think even fishermen, for the most part, object to some protected areas. The question is what areas? (I could be wrong about this.)

"And the rest of us will be able to dive, surf, and swim in thriving kelp forests teeming with life."

Are they not teeming with life now? It seems that way to me when I go out there. But I'm not a scientist or an activist.

These are just a few questions I have. I admit, I don't know much about the fish populations in the areas that I like to frequent other than they seem fine to me. I don't see anybody destroying kelp. In fact, it seems like kelp is ever expanding throughout the near shore areas that I can see. If I'm wrong, I accept that. I see what I see with my own eyes, not what other people say I should see.

Wayne

07-23-2009, 05:17 PM	#6
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Huffington Post letter "Some local fish populations are down 90% from their historical levels." Is this true? What populations is this person referencing? Any in La Jolla? "Some commercial and recreational fishermen are resisting protected areas out of fear of effects to their business - and their voices are loud." Nothing wrong with being protective of your business. But I don't think even fishermen, for the most part, object to some protected areas. The question is what areas? (I could be wrong about this.) "And the rest of us will be able to dive, surf, and swim in thriving kelp forests teeming with life." Are they not teeming with life now? It seems that way to me when I go out there. But I'm not a scientist or an activist. These are just a few questions I have. I admit, I don't know much about the fish populations in the areas that I like to frequent other than they seem fine to me. I don't see anybody destroying kelp. In fact, it seems like kelp is ever expanding throughout the near shore areas that I can see. If I'm wrong, I accept that. I see what I see with my own eyes, not what other people say I should see. Wayne