Seth Green (pisciculture) Fish Culture", in 1888. For many years he was the editor of the sports department of "American Angler". His work and contributions to fish culture were recognized in both the U.S. and abroad. In 1872 and 1875 the of France awarded Green solid gold medals for his work in pisciculture. In 1876, the U.S. Centennial Commission gave Seth Green a certificate of award at the International Exhibition held at Philadelphia. In 1880, the in Berlin awarded Green a gold medal for his work in fish culture. In 1882 Green was on a fishing trip off the coast of the Carolinas
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