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ing fishing illegal in certain waters which are known 

 to be passageways for the fish to their spa\Miing 

 grounds, or to be actual spawning areas. Another 

 measure consists in setting a size limit below which 

 individuals of any given species may not be caught 

 or marketed. The elimination and prevention of 

 pollutions, too, are receiving considerable attention. 

 In the conservation of our marine fisheries particu- 

 larly, the utilization of many species which are now 

 wasted deserves consideration. 



It is a sad fact that many fishermen do not appear 

 to understand the necessity of conservation. Too 

 many of them are concerned only with the present 

 and are quite willing to let the future take care of 

 itself; consequently many of them are inclined to 

 regard such measures as restricted fishing, the set- 

 ing of size limits, and other regulations as an en- 

 croachment upon their inalienable rights. It is 

 evident that most measures of conservation will be 

 largely ineffective without the support of those who 

 are engaged in the industry. Therefore a contribu- 

 tion toward the awakening of all fishermen for the 

 necessity of conservation will be a contribution 

 toward preserving an industry and a source of food 

 for the future. 



