Indeed, fishery experts say too many boats are chasing too few fish. Most say that with fewer fish and more boats, fishermen are forced into a financial black hole. They can't afford to leave the fish for tomorrow.
Fish stocks vanish.
Fishing jobs vanish. This hasn't stopped local governments from getting into the fishing business. Since the Commerce Department approved the grant, the project has metamorphosed into a park-like project, with one pier for shrimp and fishing boats and a second pier for recreational boats, tall ships and special events. City officials say the popularity of Waterfront Park shows that plenty of demand exists for public access to the water, especially on the Cooper River. And they say it still makes sense to build docks for the seafood industry.