James RickardPart of Gulf closed to shrimping
November 28th 2010 01:32
Some would say it's an example of damage control, closing the barn door after the horse gets out or, even what should have been done earlier.
What ever way you want to look at it, part of the gulf of Mexico had been closed to commercial shrimping after tar balls were discovered. This action comes after the waters were deemed "safe" be the federal government. This action reverses that decision and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has closed over4,000 square miles of the Gulf off Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
On the other hand, fishing at shallower depths in the area has failed to turn up any evidence of tar balls and these areas are not impacted by the closure.
The tar balls are being analyzed by the U.S. Coast Guard to determine if they are results of the BP oil spill.
What ever way you want to look at it, part of the gulf of Mexico had been closed to commercial shrimping after tar balls were discovered. This action comes after the waters were deemed "safe" be the federal government. This action reverses that decision and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has closed over4,000 square miles of the Gulf off Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
On the other hand, fishing at shallower depths in the area has failed to turn up any evidence of tar balls and these areas are not impacted by the closure.
The tar balls are being analyzed by the U.S. Coast Guard to determine if they are results of the BP oil spill.
Here's a report from Underwater Times.com.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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