SeaWatch Update on Shark Norma

[MarlinNut]

The latest on NOM-29 from our friends at SeaWatch:

Dear Friends:

We must act now to prevent the full implementation of the by-catch provisions of Mexico's NOM029-PESCA-2006.

These provisions allow commercial fishing boats, using non-selective longline and drift gillnet gear, to catch and sell currently protected sport fish, like marlin and dorado. The repurcussions will be devastating to 6 protected sport species.

Please take a moment to send an e-mail to Senador Luis Coppola and other government authorities asking for a senate investigation. With one click you will be presented with a choice of letters. Pick one and click send. With enough input from the public, these regulations will be reviewed and ultimately repealed. We need at least 1,000 e-mails to make sure our voices are heard. You can make a difference, but the time is short - act now: Click Here.

Sincerely,
Mike McGettigan
Founder
Sea Watch

Every time we think this has finally been resolved, it rears it's ugly head once again. The worst part is that if they succeed at the very end, all of the hard work put in so far goes to waste. My letter has been sent - has yours?

[MarlinNut]

Whenever you send an email using a pre-populated mailer such as the one used by SeaWatch, it's important to personalize the message. I added the following as the last paragraph of my letter:

"As an active fisherman, both in your Cabo San Lucas region as well as my home waters in Southern California, I have seen first-hand the impact that such destructive methods have had on the fishing in both regions. The time to act is now, while there are still fish to be saved. Please do what you can to take action now to stop this potential disaster."

The personal touch helps to drive home the point that this is indeed personal to us.