02-08-2010, 05:34 PM
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Re: Jan. cold takes heavy toll (Florida)
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Originally Posted by morti
Sport fishing is a major part of the Florida economy. Tourists come from all around the world to fish Florida's waters. In these economically uncertain times, snook are a more tangible loss than Crocodiles or Manatees.
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That's exactly the point. People are more concerned about animals for their recreational uses than for the sake of them being living things. Too bad you can't fish for burms and iguanas for fun, or everyone would be trying to save those too.
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