Bob
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From: <NATURNUT_at_aol.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- brown trout, ecology and personal viewpoint
> In a message dated 5/29/101 1:13:54 PM EST, thirdwind_at_att.net writes:
>
> << To state that an
> exotic fish should be stocked into streams with other native fishes as a
> replacement for native species because it is somehow "better" (better
than
> brook trout because they're prettier, or more challenging to catch, or
> what?), or most valued (to whom?) doesn't make sense from an ecological
> viewpoint, or for some of us, an environmentally-ethical viewpoint. >>
>
> Thanks for clearing up some of the facts. I would rather have people
> correcting some of my viewpoints rather than not, because that's the way
we
> learn. Learning is an on-going process, and without making mistakes we
simply
> would not learn. Learning this stuff is important to me right now, being
16,
> especially because I plan to become a fisheries biologist, or another
postion
> working in the field of limnology. Thanks to all who shared their
knowledge
> and position on the topic (especially George Arndtg), I now know how to
> better share my opinions and look at all sides of the issue better. It is
> important for everyone to have an open mind on a subject, even if they
"know"
> they are right. I cannot generalize on a subject as much (ex. brown trout
are
> non-destructive). Well, they may not be real destructive in Michigan, but
> other places(and in the long run) they are very much so. They may be very
> helpful in some aspects, but not so much in others. Anyways, this list is
> very valuable to me, and I can't wait to continue to learn. ___Dan
> McConnell
> Marshall, MI Out in 2
weeks!
>
>
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