Attention Rhode Island Lobster and Jonah Crab Fishery Participants
Please see the attached guidance documents related to updates to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan which will be implemented May 1, 2022.
NOAA certified weak lines and gear marking requirements can also be found on NOAA’s Take Reduction Plan website.
For more information, please contact, Scott Olszewski (401)423-1934 scott.olszewski@dem.ri.gov
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2022_whale-gear_marking_Feb.docx
ALWTRT_RI_Outreach_Feb.pdf