Expand and improve the use of electronic monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico shrimp trawl fishery by installing electronic monitoring systems and collecting data on protected species interactions and red snapper bycatch volume and locations. Project will maximize the utility of the collected data for both fishery management and dealer verification of catch origin and sustainable fishing practices.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Expanding and Improving the Use of Electronic Monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Trawl Fishery
Organization:
Saltwater Inc.
Project ID:
0303.19.066408
Description:
Award Amount:
$113393.63
Location:
Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Florida