Record #:

17735

Author(s):

Carter, Kathleen S.

Abstract:

Managing fishery populations with increased demand for seafood often led to the near extinction of species. Specifically in the Pamlico Sound the diamondback terrapin was in such demand the animal was nearly driven to extinction by the early 20th-century. In northern cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York the meat was prized as a delicacy which drove profits for the state's fishermen and led to the near extinction before regulations restricted turtle harvesting.

Source:

Tributaries (NoCar Ref VK 24 N8 T74), Vol. Issue 3, Oct 1993, p7-10, il

Subject(s):

Diamondback terrapin