Posts Tagged ‘Big Picture’

Saving Fish is Possible, Unless They’re Past the Tipping Point

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Just a few years after scientists warned of impending ocean apocalypse, a handful of simple management tools have pulled some of Earth’s fisheries back from the edge of collapse, according to a review of global fish populations and catch data. But though the big picture is brighter than before, many of the details remain dark. Some scientists say certain populations may hit “tipping points” beyond which recovery is practically impossible. “In most cases, when you reduce fishing pressure

The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-07-21

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Hook in the face (kids, don't try this at home) http://bit.ly/4ph3GU # Fisherman sees drowning Osprey, gives mouth to… err… uhh… *beak* resuscitation: http://tinyurl.com/np893l # The Big Picture covers something near and dear to any fly fishermen's heart… Mud. http://tinyurl.com/lhupq2 # The hell with climate change's effect on salmon – now it's affecting Bigfoot: http://tinyurl.com/mdcluv # California's Water Wars continue – this time it's the looming groundwater issue:

The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-07-05

Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Hard packing for a fly fishing trip; I suspect that fly rods I leave behind will grow resentful, cast badly next time I use them. # the fly fishing's good in Tennessee: http://tinyurl.com/l7w3wv # North Country Angler writes nicely about fly fishing with friends: http://tinyurl.com/l5lheg # New World Record Largemouth Bass? Maybe – and it was caught in Japan: http://tinyurl.com/ms9umf # On USA Independence Day, The Big Picture blog publishes photos of Hondurans fighting the