Bycatch management measure for crab pots
Virginia, USA is considering a requirement that recreational crab fishers use TEDs in their crab pots to reduce bycatch of terrapins.See:
quirephttps://phys.org/news/2025-07-virginia-marine-resources-commission-requiring.html
Bycatch management measure for crab pots
Virginia, USA is considering a requirement that recreational crab fishers use TEDs in their crab pots to reduce bycatch of terrapins.See:
quirephttps://phys.org/news/2025-07-virginia-marine-resources-commission-requiring.html
The Secretariat of the International Whaling Commission is hiring for a Cetacean Bycatch Coordinator
CETACEAN BYCATCH MITIGATION COORDINATOR
The IWC is seeking a Bycatch Coordinator to coordinate and implement the programme of work for the Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (BMI). The Coordinator will provide advice to the Commission, exchange information and liaise with other inter-governmental organisations, and support governments in addressing the complex issues and challenges relating to bycatch and its mitigation.
To apply or read more follow the link.
Information Here
Regards
Iain Staniland
Head of Science Conservation and Management
IWC