2002/06/12 Poundnets Regulated To Protect Turtles in Chesapeake Bay

Poundnet Leaders Regulated in Chesapeak Bay To Protect Turtles -- June 13, 2002 2002/06/12 Poundnets Regulated To Protect Turtles in Chesapeake Bay

Poundnets with

Large Mesh Leaders

Restricted in Virginia

Waters of Chesapeake Bay

Contact:
George Liles
(508) 495-2378

NR02.07

NMFS Northeast Region

N E W S

Gloucester, Mass. -- A new rule effective June 12 restricts certain types of poundnet leaders in Virginia waters of Chesapeake Bay. A news release on the rule is available here.

NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service * One Blackburn Drive * Gloucester, MA * 01930

www.nefsc.noaa.gov
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