Better Bycatch Reduction Devices for the Gulf of Mexico Commercial Shrimp Trawl Fishery
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$17,171,000
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 restore fish through voluntary programs to reduce finfish bycatch in the commercial shrimp trawl fishery. This project will be implemented in partnership with shrimpers and will focus on reducing finfish bycatch through the use of better bycatch reduction devices (BRDs). Project activities include engagement with shrimpers throughout the project, identifying innovative BRDs, validation of BRD effectiveness, voluntary use of better BRDs in the commercial shrimp fleet, outreach workshops, and dockside trainings. Reducing bycatch of finfish will increase overall fishery health for important commercial and recreational species. This project will be adaptively managed throughout its seven-year timeframe.
Contact
Amy Piko(727) 551-5717
amy.piko@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
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