Barking up the wrong tree. I am a diver and a fisherwoman. I was on a fishing boat in a bassinet. I fish, I lobster hunt and I had deer stew for dinner last night (though I was not the hunter). I can and do see both sides.That is not what the article said.
I'll clarify I think some rules should apply to the short section of bridge. I took issue with the comment, fish offshore, if at all.
Fish is a healthy part of the human diet, it has been since man sharpened his first stick next to the water's edge. It is also not cheap, the average price per pound for snapper, hogfish and grouper is anywhere from $20-$30. Aside from the activity being fun for people, it's often a nice meal for people who can't afford to go to the fish market and buy it.
I've witnessed locally here what many would deem "trash" fish from a table fair perspective and being thrown back, as dinner for the family. Enjoy your catfish.
So find a compromise.
I'll make a couple more points that I think are worth noting.
The next time you're about to complain about a spearfisherman, remember there is no nets, lines and terminal tackle left behind when spearfishing. There's no bait being used and therefore depleting a food source up the food chain. There's also no decompression or swim bladder injuries for small or out of season fish when brought to the surface.
Secondly, fishermen, through fishing license purchases fund conservation enforcement and the FFWC. Scuba divers do not. Want to make a difference? Buy a fishing license, even if you don't intend on fishing. More money means more officers who can patrol areas like the BHB.
And despite the article it is the bridge and not the park. The park has dedicated fishing areas.