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| 2/1/2002 |
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Scientists estimate that populations of large Atlantic Salmon of North American origin declined from 800,000 in 1975 to 80,000 in 1998. |
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Maine is the only state that is home to the endangered Atlantic Salmon. |
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| 1/8/2004 |
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Maine ranks in the top six states nationally in terms of total pounds and dollar value of commercial fish and shellfish landed. Protecting our land, rivers, and oceans is essential for Maine's fishing economy. |
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| 6/10/2002 |
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The Center for Children’s Health and the Environment is the nation’s first academic research and policy center to examine the links between exposure to toxic pollutants and childhood illness. See their website, The Center for Children’s Health and the Environment for more information. |
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| 1/8/2004 |
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As a result of mercury bioaccumulation, pregnant and nursing women, women who may get pregnant, and children under age 8 should not eat any freshwater fish from Maine's inland waters. Except, for brook trout and landlocked salmon, 1 meal per month is safe. All other adults and children older than 8 CAN EAT 2 freshwater fish meals per month. For brook trout and landlocked salmon, the limit is 1 meal per week. Safe Eating Guidelines. |
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Maine is the only state that is home to the endangered Atlantic Salmon.
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