MB 145
Overfishing
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Georges Bank was once a very productive area for offshore commercial fishing.
The American Museum of Natural History has a very
detailed history of the decline of fishing on Georges Bank. Unfortunately,
Georges Bank. like so many fishing grounds wordwide, has declined precipitously
over time. For example, in August of 2005, part of the fishing area was closed
until April 2006 to prevent extreme overfishing. There have been many
attempts to regulate fishing on Georges Bank. On Cape Cod, a
Georges Bank hook sector has been established in which the local fisherman
regulate themselves to limit their catches. You can go to the New
England Fisheries Management Council website and click on "What's
New" to see the latest developments.