Continue to evaluate methods to reduce billfish bycatch mortality in Gulf of Mexico commercial longline fisheries. Project will be carried out in partnership with Mote Marine Lab in Florida and examine the use of less damaging gear types and methods.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Shell Marine Habitat Program
Project Title: Reducing Longline Fisheries Bycatch-2002
Organization:
Regents of the University of California
Project ID:
1801.99.018345
Description:
Award Amount:
$70040.24
Location:
Gulf of Mexico