Originally Posted By: CAPT. HOOP
I am in favor of a charter captains fish testing group that catches and marks location of fish caught so they can be tested for the safety of the public. This can be done on the days they are not tasked by other groups.


That sounds like a good idea - is anyone pitching that ?

Originally Posted By: CAPT. HOOP
The area is clean.


Hoop - IMO - one of the huge challenges the gulf region will face after the leak is stopped is the understanding of what is clean. I suspect the pelagic species will be back in heartbeat. Clearly the dispersants have worked very well in limiting the damage from the mechanical impacts caused by the oil slicks.

The tricky part will be figuring out the fate, transport and food chain accumulation dynamics (if any) of the oil (and dispersants) that is sub surface and getting into the food chain through plankton and bait species (if any). This will be a huge challenge for the shrimpers and inshore guys.

Good luck - your posts are much appreciated.

Without getting political - I hope everyone understands that if we as a nation want to get away from these risky drilling practices - it all starts with the person in the mirror.


Edited by swwind (05/20/10 01:37 PM)
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