Scientists identify multiple overlapping causes of decline beyond overfishing
1 Oct 30 · 9d ago · 1 article · 1 video · 1 post · 3 sources · development 1 of 2
Researchers point to warming waters, poor river flow, drought, pollution, and increased predation from seals and sharks as compounding factors. Environmental conditions—particularly cool, wet springs needed for spawning—have been deteriorating since 2019, with the Chesapeake Bay (90% of striper spawning ground) especially affected by low precipitation and rapid water warming.
“I'm part of the problem, back in the years. I ran party boats, we slayed fish with reckless abandon.”
Bill Jakob, President, Montauk Surfcasters Association · rss ↗Bill Jakob President, Montauk Surfcasters AssociationPatrick Paquette Government affairs coordinator, Massachusetts Striped Bass Association; interstate advisory panel memberBeth Versak Striped bass program manager, Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesChris Batsavage Chair, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission striped bass management boardToni Kerns Fisheries policy director, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
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