Posted by Sonke on February 26, 2004 at 08:09:43:
In Reply to: How about a supplimental regulation to the law? posted by Brad on February 25, 2004 at 18:28:14:
Can't agree with you more that these fish are very cool to watch. There will always be some loss to poaching and incidental take (by-catch), but the good news is that it appears to be occuring at a low enough level such that the population is coming back strongly. We are getting sightings all over the place down there. I swam with a very large school last summer, very impressive.
This is a situation where the diving community can help keep an eye out for poachers and report any suspicious activity promptly.
We appreciate the help,
Sonke