NOAA Committee Conducting Survey on Methods to Deter Conflicts with Marine Mammals
November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
Some marine mammal populations have rebounded in recent decades. But this conservation success story can also lead to conflicts with fisheries, harbors, and property owners. This includes dolphins, whales, seals, and sea lions eating fish from hooks and nets and damaging fishing gear and harbor infrastructure, which leads to economic losses.
To learn more about how dete . . .
Some marine mammal populations have rebounded in recent decades. But this conservation success story can also lead to conflicts with fisheries, harbors, and property owners. This includes dolphins, whales, seals, and sea lions eating fish from hooks and nets and damaging fishing gear and harbor infrastructure, which leads to economic losses.
To learn more about how dete . . .