Do circle hooks reduce bycatch?…It depends. Last week, NOAA hosted over 160 marine scientists, fisheries managers, gear experts, and commercial and recreational fishermen, from 20 countries, in Coral Gables, FL, for the first international symposium on circle hooks in research, management and conservation. While we all came away more informed about circle hooks, we left with more […]
August 2014
Maine Fishermen's Forum | Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction
The 37th Annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum The Fishermen’s Forum provides an opportunity for fishermen and others in the seafood industry to meet with fisheries managers and state and federal representatives in a neutral setting. There are over 30 free seminars on subjects ranging from fishing gear to fishing regulations. Forum information Location: Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine […]