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Old 04-06-2012, 11:00 PM
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Default Re: Atlantic Sturgeon Added to NJ's Endangered Species List

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Originally Posted by Reelron
Just curious, when the State & Feds declare a fish endangered can't they stop all fishing in any areas that are considered prime habitat for the species? So as to avoid any chance of accidentally catching them?
Shortnose sturgeon inhabits many of the same waters as the Atlantic Sturgeon, and those weren't shut down. I don't think this will change anything.
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