Restrict Forward Facing Sonar In Everglades National Park Boundaries
Forward Facing Sonar poses a threat to fish species in Everglades National Park and potentially interferes with fish spawning habits. As technological advancement has made sonar equipment more effective than ever before the question of whether or not it’s ethical has become a growing concern. Forward Facing Sonar is so precise to the point where you can determine exactly what fish species you’re looking at on the screen and its depth and distance from the vessel, Not only does it allow you to see a fishes exact location, it allows you to see your bait or lure fall down to the fish. This style of fishing is practically a video game at this point. It’s totally the wrong outlook on what fishing is supposed to be. In the past drones have been outlawed in the park to help maintain wildlife and retain a wildlife experience in the park. Similar to how drones could disturb the park’s fragile ecosystem Forward Facing Sonar allows fisherman to target fish species that may otherwise have never been found in areas that threaten their habits. Forward Facing Sonar diminishes the experience for most fisherman and professionals guides who are stewards for the environment. People who have adopted the FFS have pounded several rivers day after day which some long time fishing guides believe moves fish and doesn’t allow them to settle in key areas. Please sign the petition linked below if you would like to see Forward Facing Sonar Systems outlawed in Everglades National Park Boundaries.
