As I think Mr. Meisenheimer said, fish are a little out of sight, out of mind, so what happens under the water is really a bit of a mystery. Maintaining the conditions that allow them to thrive is indicative of the kinds of environmental conditions we all want to enjoy and see for our children. I think that preserving the conditions for fish allow communities to know that their ecosystems are thriving. We rely on that same water for our agriculture, our industry, and our drinking water, so in all cases, if you're protecting the fishery, you can be sure you're protecting other elements as well.
On May 28th, 2012. See this statement in context.