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Testing Ways to Detect On-Demand Gear in EarthRanger

"Seeing" submerged fishing gear could mean less rope in the water and fewer whale entanglements.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

At Sea With EarthRanger

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Biologist Christin Khan sees great promise in this platform for making on-demand gear affordable and effective for the benefit of whales and fishermen.
August 23, 2022 - Technology ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A color image taken in the summer during the day in overcast conditions. Two wire cages containing on-demand fishing gear are at left at the edge of the docking area that abuts the cement parking lot and lay-down area. The group is at the center. A brick building with two garage bays is in the background.

Movement and Retention of Derelict Fishing Nets in Northwestern Hawaiian Island Reefs

We track abandoned fishing nets with satellite-transmitting buoys to better understand where fishing litter ends up to aid in debris removal missions.
January 01, 2022 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

NOAA Fisheries Announces New Modifications to Gear Requirements and Commercial Management Measures for the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Spiny Lobster Fishery

FB19-040 Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin. For more information contact: Kelli O'Donnell, (727) 824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@noaa.gov
July 26, 2019 -
Southeast

Mobile Fishing Gear Effects Bibliography Database

The Mobile Fishing Gear Effects literature citation collection is a comprehensive listing of scientific and popular literature on demersal, mobile fishing gear and the potential effects of its use. The primary focus is on trawling, dredging and raking, and the resulting direct disturbance to marine habitats and the associated biological communities. To a lesser extent, papers addressing other potential effects, such as bycatch, discards and changes to ecological succession, are also referenced if directly related to mobile gear fishing. This database does not reference papers that specifically investigate fishing impacts due to trapping, ghost fishing, use of poisons/chemicals, dynamite blasting or impacts due to boat hulls, anchors or propeller wash.
March 14, 2019 - Database ,
Alaska

Amendment 13: Modifications to Spiny Lobster Gear Requirements and Cooperative Management Procedures

The final rule for Amendment 13 modifies federal regulations for the harvest of spiny lobster that apply in federal waters off Florida to be compatible with Florida state regulations concerning bully net gear requirements and commercial daily…
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
Effective
07/02/2025

Turtle Excluder Device Designs

Learn how to construct, install, and maintain TEDs in compliance with regulations.
Southeast

History of Turtle Excluder Devices

Learn about the history behind the development of TEDs and how they have changed over the decades.
Southeast

Turtle Excluder Device Compliance Information

In order for TEDs to be effective, compliance within the fishing industry is paramount. To ensure strong levels of compliance, our Gear Management Team and Office of Law Enforcement regularly conduct courtesy boardings and TED workshops. In addition, the…
Southeast

Turtle Excluder Device Regulations

Turtle excluder devices have been required in the United States since 1987. The southeastern shrimp fisheries—which once faced severe restrictions and closures to protect endangered sea turtles—have continued to operate while saving the lives of sea…
Southeast