January 16, 2013 — NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are hosting a workshop to discuss protected species bycatch in mid-Atlantic gillnet fisheries.
While gillnet fisheries interact with several species protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, this workshop will focus specifically on sea turtles and Atlantic sturgeon. The objective of the workshop is to generate ideas for technological solutions through a collaborative process that involves the fishing industry, conservation community, species experts/researchers, managers, and other interested parties.
Those unable to attend the workshop in person will be able to listen to the discussions via webinar.
Click here to view the agenda
For more information, contact Ellen Keane at ellen.keane@noaa.gov
This Webinar is held on the following dates:
Jan 22, 2013 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Jan 23, 2013 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.