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Article: Understanding the Endangered Species Act: the petition to list the Eastern oyster as endangered may spawn questions from consumers.(Seafood FAQ)
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- Seafood Business
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- September 1, 2005
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Don't be alarmed if consumers misuse the word "endangered" when purchasing oysters in the coming months, and don't be afraid to correct them. The government is in the early stages of considering a petition to list the Eastern oyster under the Endangered Species Act. The process of listing a species as endangered or threatened is a complex and lengthy one, and undoubtedly consumers will misunderstand it when they read or hear about it in the media. So now is an ideal time to brush up on the law and its effect on the seafood industry. Here are the answers to a few common questions you're bound to encounter:
Q. What's the Endangered Species Act?
Enacted in ...