Snapper is such a great fish all-round.
Makes for great eating (all-round). Looks good in underwater photos. Has a pleasant nature of approaching divers although can keep its distance.
I'm amazed that such a species is becoming a 'scarce' species.
I always thought that if Snapper would be restricted, then something really has to be done!
I really don't think Fishing should become a 'Recreation' anymore. Fish should not die for 'the fun of it'. I believe SpearFishing is a responsible method, though not for silly things like 'Sport' and trophies that come with it
I also don't think the 'quotas' for Recreational Fishing are justified, they just allow 'under-the-table' selling to restaurants - which is quite more common than you think.
I endorse Commercial Fishing but I believe that they need to harness their so-called technology to minimalising wasteful by-catch.
We also need to implement 'Catch to Order', to prevent large amounts of canned/packaged Fish going to waste upon SuperMarket shelves passed the Use By Date. I think only 30% of caught Commercial Fish get consumed. Another 30% go to waste upon shelves and the other 30% of the Catch is by-catch ...the last 10% is variable.
I would also like to see International Waters placed into the hands of 'Land-Locked' nations - thus preventing the ruination of those waters to some degree by restriction. It also gives Land-Locked nations a slice of the cake. I'm sure not all will act responsible, but it stops the "free-for-all" that many fleets exploit.
I can't believe Snapper is threatened. For an Ocean loving people like us Australians - this is just shear embarressing!