AR-News: (U.S. - Fl.) Pros, Cons on Deep Sea Farming

[Mary Finelli]

PROS, CONS ON DEEP SEA FARMING
Officials to hear public's input on fish farms in Gulf
Bradenton Herald, Kevin O'Horan, Feb. 25, 2004


complete article at:
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/business/8033075.htm


Area anglers and ocean activists will have the chance to weigh in this week 
on the idea of limiting, or even banning, fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico's 
deep waters.

In three meetings scheduled for Florida, including a Thursday night session 
in Pinellas County, federal officials will listen to arguments on whether 
the fenced-in farms would fuel the economy or foul the environment.

"We want to give the public an opportunity to suggest what type of issues 
should be used to regulate this type of activity," said Wayne Swingle, 
executive director of the federally authorized Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council.

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