Environmental groups sue NY, NJ, DE for unauthorized commercial fishing endangering Atlantic sturgeon.
Environmental groups have filed lawsuits against New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, alleging violations of the Endangered Species Act by allowing commercial fishing operations to unintentionally kill endangered Atlantic sturgeon. The groups claim the states failed to secure necessary permits for these fisheries, threatening the recovery of the species, which has been endangered since 2012. The lawsuits seek to enforce compliance with regulations aimed at reducing bycatch and aiding in sturgeon recovery.
October 24, 2024
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