The issues surrounding the sustainability of current fisheries cannot only be viewed through the lens of the environmentalist. While science clearly indicates that modifications to current commercial fishing practices must be made, to do so without thoughtful consideration to the impact of such modifications on human communities, cultures and livelihood is amiss. For environmental groups to take swipes at the U.S. fishing industry en mass (without making distinctions in commercial vs. hook and line …showed first 75 words of 1176 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1176 total…done to promote sustainable fisheries. It is the only responsible way to pass the future onto our children. President Theodore Roosevelt set forth a dream for the American frontiersman and in many ways was the first environmentally conscientious president. He set forth the standard of good stewardship concerning the natural resources of the United States. The only way to counteract the self interest of powerful business lobbies and government is by backing citizens' environmental groups.