The Pacific Fisheries Management Council is expected to render its decision on the fate of pacific salmon this Thursday. Based on the outcome the National Marine Fisheries Service will implement the decision by May 1st, 2008.

It’s expected to be one of three options; the total ban on salmon fishing for California and Oregon, limited fishing in selected areas (balance to be banned), or catch and release fishing for scientific purposes only.

Eating is not considered a “scientific purpose” but points are awarded for creativity.

The real question will be duration, most of the options above have received significant press – very little has been discussed on the possibility of a multi-year edict.

Coupled with the piece on Chilean Atlantic salmon farming, I’ve resolved to do without – might have to make do with Fillet O’ Fish until they make the endangered species list – or I do..

The announcement will be widely publicized as it can’t be anything other than unpopular, consult the PFMC website if you’re anxious.

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