Keegan Bird
3623 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
4/23/08
Florida Sportsman:
2700 S. Kanner Hwy.
Stuart, FL 34996
Dear Florida Sportsman,
What’s the Deal! Sword fishing off South Florida has been a roller coaster ride lasting years on end. As a fellow South Florida angler, I’ve been paying close attention to what’s happening with swordfish over the past decade. As a habitual reader of Florida Sportsman Magazine, its pleasing to continually read about outstanding catches by anglers both night and daytime fishing, along with the articles teaching newcomers the ropes of effective sword fishing. Yet, your publications lack of actual catch data throughout the region is evident. Avid anglers read about these trophy fish being caught throughout the year but there is no recognition of how the typical sword fisherman is making out. The readers of your magazine are curious to know the real happenings of sword fishing off the coast of South Florida.
With the introduction of the two commercial long line vessels in the region, along with the growing buoy fishermen fleet; what is to happen to the recreational fishing community. This newly recovered sword fishery has been a goldmine to us fellow South Florida anglers and we are all praying history won’t repeat itself. Although, it seems as though there may already be a decline in the replenished fish stocks. The “permanently closed” spawning area for swordfish is once again being pillaged by the commercial fleet. Does the NMFS really think “research” is necessary to adequately assess the population of swordfish off the coast? This new act is a waste of time and money for the Chamber of Commerce; long liner “research” is not necessary in a supposed “permanently closed” commercial fishery. I understand the political backbone behind the commercial operation and catch quotas, but on the behalf of the recreational community, please help to inform us on the status of our prized fishery. South Florida anglers are desperate for information on the future of the swordfish population.
I’m writing this in request of future publication of the yearly stock assessment of swordfish for the benefit of recreational anglers. The coverage of regular catch of swordfish by both recreational and commercial buoy and long lines in the area would help the public to know more accurately the presence of swordfish off South Florida. Also, publishing the NOAA/NMFS landings data every month would be greatly appreciated by those who don’t browse the fishing forums and NMFS website. More readily accessible information displayed in your monthly magazines will help people to understand what is occurring off the coast. Knowledge is the first step toward action and an eventual strong, unified group of influential anglers/supporters. Swordfish need all the help they can get to maintain the health of their population for future generations. Please help us stay up to date with the status of the species and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bird
Stuart, FL
Friday, April 25, 2008
Project 3 Marlin Magazine
Keegan Bird
3623 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
4/23/08
Marlin Magazine, PO Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235
Dear Marlin Magazine,
Every month I look forward to reading the new issues of Marlin, but am sad to say that every month I become more disheartened at the ongoing issue concerning the swordfish population off South Florida. As a fellow angler off the S. Florida coast, I have personally seen a steady fall in the newly established sword fishery over the past few years. This as you all know is becoming a major problem with the recreational community and the new introduction of a small fleet of commercial fishing vessels performing “research” off the coast is absurd. I know the NMFS has already put this into effect but do they really find it necessary to set thousands of baited hooks in a “closed” spawning ground for swordfish? Even so, I’m sure the entire recreational community is curious to know the outcome of the “research” conducted by the long liners throughout their trips.
Reading Michael Leech’s article Giving Our Fish Away is an eye opener to the lack of reasonable effort put fourth by the Department of Commerce in accordance with NMFS and NOAA Fisheries. The political backbone enforcing rules and regulation concerning our oceans pelagic species holds too strong in favor of commercial commerce. Consequently, the recreational community does not lie in favor of political decision making concerning the conservation of pelagic species. With that in mind, the fate of recreational sword fishing off South Florida is unaccounted for in our governments rules and regulations.
The initial discovery of the fishery off South Florida lead to a huge boom in economic activity in the area. Anglers from around the country traveled down to have a shot at these elusive predators of the deep. A trophy swordfish to a diehard fisherman is the equivalent of a gold medal to an Olympian. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by the recreational community on targeting swordfish and with the decline of the species; many have found the investments made are no longer worth the effort to catch one. In order to keep this part of the economy steady, anglers need to know what the situation is with the health of the swordfish stocks. Your magazine has covered most of the issues concerning swordfish but a little more statistical data and fish reports wouldn’t hurt the cause. If Marlin can publish more swordfish data each month, anglers would be more informed and perhaps become active in the conservation of the species. Keep up the good word and please keep updating the fishing community on the progress of the swordfish off the South Florida coast.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bird
Stuart, FL
3623 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
4/23/08
Marlin Magazine, PO Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235
Dear Marlin Magazine,
Every month I look forward to reading the new issues of Marlin, but am sad to say that every month I become more disheartened at the ongoing issue concerning the swordfish population off South Florida. As a fellow angler off the S. Florida coast, I have personally seen a steady fall in the newly established sword fishery over the past few years. This as you all know is becoming a major problem with the recreational community and the new introduction of a small fleet of commercial fishing vessels performing “research” off the coast is absurd. I know the NMFS has already put this into effect but do they really find it necessary to set thousands of baited hooks in a “closed” spawning ground for swordfish? Even so, I’m sure the entire recreational community is curious to know the outcome of the “research” conducted by the long liners throughout their trips.
Reading Michael Leech’s article Giving Our Fish Away is an eye opener to the lack of reasonable effort put fourth by the Department of Commerce in accordance with NMFS and NOAA Fisheries. The political backbone enforcing rules and regulation concerning our oceans pelagic species holds too strong in favor of commercial commerce. Consequently, the recreational community does not lie in favor of political decision making concerning the conservation of pelagic species. With that in mind, the fate of recreational sword fishing off South Florida is unaccounted for in our governments rules and regulations.
The initial discovery of the fishery off South Florida lead to a huge boom in economic activity in the area. Anglers from around the country traveled down to have a shot at these elusive predators of the deep. A trophy swordfish to a diehard fisherman is the equivalent of a gold medal to an Olympian. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by the recreational community on targeting swordfish and with the decline of the species; many have found the investments made are no longer worth the effort to catch one. In order to keep this part of the economy steady, anglers need to know what the situation is with the health of the swordfish stocks. Your magazine has covered most of the issues concerning swordfish but a little more statistical data and fish reports wouldn’t hurt the cause. If Marlin can publish more swordfish data each month, anglers would be more informed and perhaps become active in the conservation of the species. Keep up the good word and please keep updating the fishing community on the progress of the swordfish off the South Florida coast.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bird
Stuart, FL
Project 3 Florida Sportsman
Keegan Bird
3623 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
4/23/08
Sport Fishing, PO Box 420235, Palm Coast Fl, 32141-0235
Dear Sport Fishing,
What’s the Deal! Sword fishing off South Florida has been a roller coaster ride lasting years on end. As a fellow South Florida angler, I’ve been paying close attention to what’s happening with swordfish over the past decade. As a habitual reader of Sport Fishing Magazine, its pleasing to continually read about outstanding catches by anglers both night and daytime fishing, along with the articles teaching newcomers the ropes of effective sword fishing. Yet, your publications lack of actual catch data throughout the region is evident. Avid anglers read about these trophy fish being caught throughout the year but there is no recognition of how the typical sword fisherman is making out. The readers of your magazine are curious to know the real happenings of sword fishing off the coast of South Florida.
With the introduction of the two commercial long line vessels in the region, along with the growing buoy fishermen fleet; what is to happen to the recreational fishing community. This newly recovered sword fishery has been a goldmine to us fellow South Florida anglers and we are all praying history won’t repeat itself. Although, it seems as though there may already be a decline in the replenished fish stocks. The “permanently closed” spawning area for swordfish is once again being pillaged by the commercial fleet. Does the NMFS really think “research” is necessary to adequately assess the population of swordfish off the coast? This new act is a waste of time and money for the Chamber of Commerce; long liner “research” is not necessary in a supposed “permanently closed” commercial fishery. I understand the political backbone behind the commercial operation and catch quotas, but on the behalf of the recreational community, please help to inform us on the status of our prized fishery. South Florida anglers are desperate for information on the future of the swordfish population.
I’m writing this in request of future publication of the yearly stock assessment of swordfish for the benefit of recreational anglers. The coverage of regular catch of swordfish by both recreational and commercial buoy and long lines in the area would help the public to know more accurately the presence of swordfish off South Florida. Also, publishing the NOAA/NMFS landings data every month would be greatly appreciated by those who don’t browse the fishing forums and NMFS website. More readily accessible information displayed in your monthly magazines will help people to understand what is occurring off the coast. Knowledge is the first step toward action and an eventual strong, unified group of influential anglers/supporters. Swordfish need all the help they can get to maintain the health of their population for future generations. Please help us stay up to date with the status of the species and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bird
Stuart, FL
3623 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
4/23/08
Sport Fishing, PO Box 420235, Palm Coast Fl, 32141-0235
Dear Sport Fishing,
What’s the Deal! Sword fishing off South Florida has been a roller coaster ride lasting years on end. As a fellow South Florida angler, I’ve been paying close attention to what’s happening with swordfish over the past decade. As a habitual reader of Sport Fishing Magazine, its pleasing to continually read about outstanding catches by anglers both night and daytime fishing, along with the articles teaching newcomers the ropes of effective sword fishing. Yet, your publications lack of actual catch data throughout the region is evident. Avid anglers read about these trophy fish being caught throughout the year but there is no recognition of how the typical sword fisherman is making out. The readers of your magazine are curious to know the real happenings of sword fishing off the coast of South Florida.
With the introduction of the two commercial long line vessels in the region, along with the growing buoy fishermen fleet; what is to happen to the recreational fishing community. This newly recovered sword fishery has been a goldmine to us fellow South Florida anglers and we are all praying history won’t repeat itself. Although, it seems as though there may already be a decline in the replenished fish stocks. The “permanently closed” spawning area for swordfish is once again being pillaged by the commercial fleet. Does the NMFS really think “research” is necessary to adequately assess the population of swordfish off the coast? This new act is a waste of time and money for the Chamber of Commerce; long liner “research” is not necessary in a supposed “permanently closed” commercial fishery. I understand the political backbone behind the commercial operation and catch quotas, but on the behalf of the recreational community, please help to inform us on the status of our prized fishery. South Florida anglers are desperate for information on the future of the swordfish population.
I’m writing this in request of future publication of the yearly stock assessment of swordfish for the benefit of recreational anglers. The coverage of regular catch of swordfish by both recreational and commercial buoy and long lines in the area would help the public to know more accurately the presence of swordfish off South Florida. Also, publishing the NOAA/NMFS landings data every month would be greatly appreciated by those who don’t browse the fishing forums and NMFS website. More readily accessible information displayed in your monthly magazines will help people to understand what is occurring off the coast. Knowledge is the first step toward action and an eventual strong, unified group of influential anglers/supporters. Swordfish need all the help they can get to maintain the health of their population for future generations. Please help us stay up to date with the status of the species and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bird
Stuart, FL
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Project 2 Ethos Pathos Logos
Ethos- In the project, there are many examples of this due to the credible sources used while gathering research and data. One of the sources is the international authority, government run, NMFS that gathers data globally to decide what the proper course of action shoud be taken.
Pathos- This aspect in my project depends on the viewpoint and personal beliefs/opinions on the marine environment. If this is so, the reader will understand the points and feel very strong on the points made on swordfish.
Logos- This project entails not only logic but data to turn logic into facts. All the points brought up are supported in a logical manner. There is also detail in how some regulations are illogical.
Pathos- This aspect in my project depends on the viewpoint and personal beliefs/opinions on the marine environment. If this is so, the reader will understand the points and feel very strong on the points made on swordfish.
Logos- This project entails not only logic but data to turn logic into facts. All the points brought up are supported in a logical manner. There is also detail in how some regulations are illogical.
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