January 31, 2025 — This January, the North Carolina Coastal Federation kicked off its 11th annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, enlisting the support of 20 dedicated commercial fishermen and women. This initiative aims to locate and remove displaced and potentially dangerous fishing gear along the northern and central coast, noted a news release from NCCF.
“Throughout the month, crews will diligently search designated areas to recover lost crab pots, which pose serious threats to boaters, wildlife, and the fishing community,” stated the release.
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