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NOAA Rule Helps Fishing Crews Reduce Whale Entanglements and Save Time
November 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:

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New NOAA Rule Helps Fishing Crews Reduce Whale Entanglements and Save Time

November 05, 2026

Fewer vertical buoys and improved marking reduce risk, add accountability.

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NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region has finalized a new rule for the groundfish fishery that gives fishing crews new opt . . .

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