Fishing
Whether you are an experienced fisherman, or are just starting to get your feet wet, this guide will serve you. Inform yourself on essentials like obtaining your fishing or boating license, predicting weather patterns, identifying fish, and efficiently acquiring the necessary tools and equipment.
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There's no doubt about it: conservation is an essential topic, especially for outdoor sportsmen. Without efforts to preserve our natural resources, some of our favorite sports and activities will change irrevocably. These Web sites can educate fishermen about aquatic conservation efforts.
- Some of the Web sites listed below, like the tuna conservation site, are geared specifically towards certain species of fish or types of fishermen, though they also have valuable advice for any concerned individual.
- If you are hoping to gear your conservation efforts toward a specific type of fish or habitat, try doing a general search. Plug the type of fish species or habitat you'd like to conserve into a search engine along with "conservation" or "preservation" and your location. For example, a fisherman from New York might type, "NY, Trout, Conservation," to find local preservation resources.
- State DNR Web sites are also valuable places to find local conservation efforts-you'd be surprised how much you can do in your own back yard.
The Wildlife Conservation Society
(WCS) is dedicated to the preservation of land and marine animals across the world. Visit the "Explore WCS" section and click on whatever region interests you most. The "Marine Conservation" page presents an introduction to global conservation opportunities with links to regional programs and the marine wildlife that is threatened.
NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) hosts the National Marine Fisheries Service Web site, which promotes conservation efforts for aquatic life. You can find valuable information on weather here as well as conservation information. Visit the "
Ethical Angling" link for a code of proper fishing conduct.
National Coalition for Marine Conservation
is an organization dedicated to preserving ocean fish and protecting marine habitat. Visit the "Position Statements" link to learn the organization's views on current fishery management issues. "Conservation News" features articles from their latest newsletter and press releases. If you want to support the cause, become a member for $30. You'll receive a newsletter and conservation information, along with invitations to sponsored events.
Fishing for Information
is a directory site that collects and organizes information from many different conservation resources. Organizations are arranged in categories like "Earth Sciences," "Aquaculture," "Freshwater," and "Marine." Each category is thoroughly explored with links to many different Web sites. Visit these to learn more about an area of environmental interest or to find ways to further conservation efforts.
The Billfish Foundation
is the site of an organization dedicated to protecting the lives of billfish, a saltwater species, while also seeking to promote fairness towards recreational anglers. Visit the "Education" link and go to "Responsible Angling" to learn about how to fish responsibly. The site also offers marine records and information on fishing classes.
The Marine Conservation Biology Institute
is an organization that promotes ocean conservation by advocating for scientists from many disciplines to cooperatively research, study, and protect marine life. Although the site isn't geared specifically toward fishermen, it is helpful for people who love the ocean and want to be involved in protecting marine ecosystems. Jobs and internships are available if you want to turn your passion for the ocean into a professional experience.
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