This guide is intended for use by mariners in the identification and reporting of threatened and endangered marine species in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean.
This sign is often posted near boat ramps, piers, docks, marinas, and waterfront parks. Signs may be posted voluntarily or as a requirement of a Section 7 Consultation.
Atlantic sturgeon are protected by federal law due to their endangered status. If you accidentally hook an Atlantic sturgeon, take the following actions to release it with care.