Developing Methods to Observe Sea Turtle Interactions in the Gulf of Mexico Menhaden Purse Seine Fishery
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$3,000,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Sea Turtles
Project Description
This project is working with the Gulf of Mexico menhaden purse seine industry to develop effective observer methods to collect information about interactions with sea turtles and other protected species, and to identify opportunities for voluntary measures to avoid and reduce those interactions. Effective observer methods help collect data necessary to support efforts to reduce the risk of interactions with sea turtle and other protected species in the commercial menhaden fishery and could inform future restoration projects. That information allows NOAA and the industry to work together to develop effective voluntary practices and measures to avoid and reduce interactions in the future.
Contact
Christina Fellas(727) 551-5714
christina.fellas@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
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