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Cooperative Conservation Case Study | Project Summary

 

Project Name:
Experiments to Evaluate Sea Turtle Mitigation Measures in the Pelagic Longline Fishery
Location:
Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic
Summary:
The partnership project resulted in the successful development of fishing techniques that significantly reduce sea turtle interaction with pelagic longline gear.
Website:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mediacenter/turtles/
Contact:
John Watson
NOAA Harvesting Team Leader
NOAA
228-762-4591
John.Watson@noaa.gov

 

 

 

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