Fishing in the Good Old Days (Signed by the author)

Was it really better?

Bob Kearney

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Melbourne University Press
29 March 2022

Popular science; The Earth: natural history general; Fishing, angling

A reflection on the fishing exploits of yore contrasted against our changing environment

Bob Kearney has been addicted to recreational fishing and is a devout keeper of the legends and lore of Australian angler. He is also a world authority on fisheries and marine ecosystem management. In Fishing in the Good Old Days, Kearney looks back on his six decades of experience as a fisherman in earnest pursuit, especially, of the iconic jewfish off the rocks and beaches of northern New South Wales. He recalls unforgettable adventures, colourful personalities, the thrill of the chase and, yes, the ones that got away. Along the way, he exposes the environmental consequences of poorly planned coastal activities. Kearney also addresses a serious question- Is the holistic experience of fishing for fun, now, truly not as good as it was in the 1960s? Of course, this question rests on many others about recreational and commercial fishing practice, fisheries management, coastal and marine conservation, and the impact of the terrestrial world, including through human population growth and climate change. With a grasp of the scientific research as acute as his ear for the anglers' voices of his youth, Kearney demonstrates that the answer to his question is far from straightforward.

By: Bob Kearney
Imprint: Melbourne University Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9780522879117
ISBN 10: 052287911X
Pages: 1
Publication Date: 29 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bob Kearney is Emeritus Professor of Fisheries Management at the Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra. Previously he was Professor of Environmental Sciences. His international fisheries achievements include being the founder and first director of the world's biggest and most successful international tuna research program, and past chairman of the board of the World Fish Centre. He served on the boards of numerous prominent fisheries authorities, cooperative research centres and Commonwealth environmental research and advisory committees. In 2005 he was awarded the Order of Australia in recognition of his contribution to international and national fisheries research and management.