Yes, New England waters have been over fished for decades. Ban trawlers and get bycatch rules changed and soon. I've never understood while coastal fishermen haven't sued the over bycatch and that it's wasting a crucial food resource. Just charge extra for bycatch. Figure something out that will stop the dumping of perfectly good stock. Every concerned Alaskan should attend NPFAC meetings, see schedule at http://www.npfmc.com