Striper Wars: An American Fish Story
by Dick Russell
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Author: Dick RussellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-10
ISBN: 1597260908
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Island Press
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Book Review: Striper Wars - story of bringing the striped sea bass back from the brink
Summary: 4 Stars
"Striper Wars" is extraordinary for two reasons. First of all, Russell does a great job of explaining the significance of Atlantic striped bass to recreational fishermen, commercial fishermen, and to the marine ecology of the Atlantic coast of North America. Second, Russell was not just a researcher who set out to tell the tale of a tasty fish, he was a significant player in the grassroots efforts that were eventually successful in helping to publicize the plight of the striped sea bass.
The book is sometimes not quite as tightly written as I would prefer, but the story is there, easy to follow, and adequately documented. I was astounded when I read that by the time federal legislative action was undertaken, that there was only one year class of stripers out there, and that if action had not been taken, that we may have witnessed the permanent demise of this notable fish.
"Striper Wars" will be of interest to legislators, sport and commercial fishermen (though the latter may not like the underlying theme), ecologists, and others who are interested in the state of the environment.
I read this book immediately after reading "The Most Important Fish in the Sea" by H. Bruce Franklin, and that is a powerful one-two combination.
I highly recommend both books!
Summary of Striper Wars: An American Fish Story
When commercial overfishing sent striped basspopulations into free fall in the 1980s, Dick Russell
emerged as a key spokesman in a long-shot crusade
by dedicated fishermen to save them. Striper Wars is
Russell's vibrant account of their thrilling, yet tenuous
victory, complete with heroes and villains. In one
of nature's great comebacks, groundbreaking moratoriums
allowed the striper population to rebound
more than tenfold. Yet today, the striper faces new
threats, including a deadly bacterial disease. While
perils persist, Dick Russell's inspiring account offers fundamental lessons
about the power of civic action and the necessity of a holistic
approach to conservation.
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