crab pots – Commercial Fishing

5 Oct 2016

North Carolina Coastal Lost Fishing Gear Recovery – Commercial Fishermen Needed

by Staff | posted in: Mid Atlantic | 0

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is currently accepting applications for “on-water” cleanup assistance related to its annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project. This project is open to commercial watermen in North Carolina. Applications to assist with the Lost Fishing Gear … Continued

21 Mar 2016

Louisiana Derelict Crab Trap Removal

by Staff | posted in: Gulf of Mexico | 0

Over the course of two February weekends, volunteers, staff, and members of the commercial fishing industry retrieved more than 2,500 traps during the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo. Two events were held on separate … Continued