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    No Fishing.Net (PETA) - "Imagine reaching for an apple on a tree and having your hand suddenly impaled by a hook that yanks you into an environment where you cannot breathe. This is what a fish faces when hooked. While fishing may seem fun to some people, it is important to remember that on the other end of the line there is a terrified animal fighting for his or her life. These fascinating animals suffer and feel pain just as all animals do."

    Campaign for the Abolition of Angling - A UK based anti-angling group campaigning against the use of fish for entertainment and sport. Includes campaigns, news, factsheets, scientific evidence, youth resources, membership info and merchandise. Not updated since 2000.

    Pisces - Dedicated to fish welfare and banning angling, focused on youth work, education, and informing people of the welfare needs of fish in all situations. Not updated since 2000. An offshoot of the Campaign for the Abolition of Angling, UK.

    Support Angling - Opposing view site supporting the anglers' point of view as opposed to the anti-angling campaign. Petition and how to help. For sea anglers in Britain

    Recreational Fishing Alliance - US political action organization dedicated to preserving fishing. Includes issues, position papers, press releases, events, alerts, newsletter, and how to get involved. Based in New Jersey.

    BBC News: Fish do feel pain, scientists say - Research by a team from the Roslin Institute and the University of Edinburgh, is published in Proceedings B of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science. The argument over whether fish feel pain has long been a subject of dispute between anglers and animal rights activists, and there are conflicting studies.

    CA Campaign for Fishing - Political action group dedicated to preserving recreation fishing. Includes news, features, campaigns and forums. UK.

    Get Hooked on Fishing - Government and business coalition encouraging young people 10-16 years of age to get involved in fishing to assist the socially excluded and encourage urban and rural integration. UK.






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