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California Fines San Diego Fishermen in Poaching Bust
In a significant move to curb illegal fishing, California authorities…
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Recreational Vessels Temporarily Allowed to Fish in California Conservation Area
As of April 1st, recreational vessels are now permitted to fish…
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Swordfish Driftnets Gone off CA – Will Longlines Follow?
West Coast highly migratory species (HMS) issues now focus on…
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Regulations to Authorize Deep-set Buoy Gear for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species
Finally moving in the right direction for HMS conservation on…
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West Coast Changes Coming
The phasing out of large mesh drift gillnets in…
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Update on California Drift Gillnets
California To Phase Out Large Mesh Drift Gillnets by 2024
A…
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New Fishing Gear Used off California
Midwater Snap Gear – Modified Longline Gear Off California
The…
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A Win for HMS Conservation in the Pacific? Not So Fast…
Update
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Not Dead - Potential Swordfish Longline Fishery…
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Deep-set Buoy Gear set for California
Deep-set buoy gear finally has management…