Conduct a comprehensive removal effort of abandoned fishing traps in Puerto Rico and document the scale of unauthorized trap fishing in the territory. Project will couple a large scale derelict gear removal effort with an assessment of illegal trap fishing in collaboration with local and federal agencies and the fishing sector to improve compliance with trap fishing regulations and help transition to legal gear.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Fishing for Energy Fund
Project Title: Derelict Fishing Trap Removal and Effective Management Planning in Puerto Rico
Organization:
The Ocean Foundation
Project ID:
0304.18.060492
Description:
Award Amount:
$221861.23
Location:
Eastern main Island Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra, Puerto Rico