Communication Networks and Mapping Tools to Reduce Bycatch – Phase I
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$4,416,000
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
Fish/Fish Habitats
Project Description
This project will reduce bycatch in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico by developing a bycatch hotspot identification system and communication network for fishermen. This phased project will develop a system to create near-real time spatial maps of bycatch hotspots coupled with a communication tool to inform fishermen of the high bycatch potential in those areas. This initial phase will include activities such as conducting scoping workshops to identify fisheries, regions, and ports that would benefit from a bycatch identification system; the development of maps to identify areas of potentially high bycatch; and a workshop to discuss the issues surrounding voluntary communication network to reduce bycatch.
Contact
James Reinhardt(301) 427-8615
James.reinhardt@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
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