Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing
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Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry. If Gov. Kathy Hochul signs the bill, New York would join New Jersey and Connecticut in stopping the fishing industry from using the crabs as bait for catching other marine species, including the endangered American eel.
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