I am writing to express my…

I am writing to express my opposition to this proposal. The science behind the proposed reduction in Cormorant numbers is questionable. It moreover fails to take fully into consideration the impact of hunting on birds that are often found with Cormorants -- Mergansers, Gulls, Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, etc. I would respectfully suggest that rather than eliminating a species we find "inconvenient" or "repellant" , we acknowledge that we do not truly understand all the complexities of ecosystems and turn our attention to protecting, rather than eliminating, wildlife and habitats. This paradigm shift is crucial given rapidly diminishing wildlife populations worldwide -- some 60% since 1970.
Thank you.