Best Wishes, Juan Finally, someone who understood that article I wrote. I understand his views, but my intention was 'Shark numbers' so I just put a note about his repsonse here. I DO appreciate all your feedback John, but that last one was just a bit too long to put here, sorry about that. Don't make it right, even if protected by a law system that is at best 50 years behind. I have to disagree with you that thinking man should wait until there is some profit in it for the legislators who may then take little or no action way too late.
Legislators only toss the people a bone now and then to quiet down the annoyance from time to time.
No, destruction of their equipment is NOT the way but releasing trapped critters does work. I do not mean a vendetta or scheme to go out and release every lobster you see but the occasional freeing of a critter here and there will make a lot more difference than hoping corrupt and selfish legislators will choose your wish over a new Mercedes or a swimming pool in the yard of his new house. I am not suggesting a plan of action here, just sharing a reality check here. In fact I have released only three lobsters in my entire life and usually just pass the traps by. I do agree whole heartedly that untangling line from the reef is a priority if we see it is going to do damage.