Endangered listing for Atlantic loggerheads sought

Courtesy Outdoor Recreation News  Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:39

The federal government has recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles swimming off the Atlantic Ocean coast, a decision that could have big implications for the fishing industry.


 

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