New South Carolina fishing requirements could save fish population

Fishing is one of the Lowcountry’s signature activities. It is a hobby to some, and a full-time job to others. Many local fishermen enjoy off-shore fishing, but more deep-water fish are being released and dying than are being kept by fishermen. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is a federal agency in charge of protecting fisheries in the Southeast, and on Friday they voted to require people fishing in federal waters off South Atlantic States […]