NOAA Reveals Considerations For Sea Turtle Bycatch Measures in Atlantic Trawl Fisheries
In an effort to reduce mortality of incidentally bycaught sea turtles in Atlantic trawl fisheries, NOAA revealed that they are considering making some changes that would impact some fisheries, including Atlantic croaker, longfin squid, and summer flounder.
Based on research conducted into the threat to endangered and threatened sea turtles in the Greater Atlantic Region, NOAA says that they are thinking about requiring turtle excluder devices (TEDs) “with a large escape opening in trawls that target Atlantic croaker, weakfish, and longfin squid.” The government agency said...
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