Appeals Court Protects Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
September 01, 2026
September 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Appeals Court Protects Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
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NEW ORLEANS-A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling upholding the National Marine Fisheries Service's 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices, or TEDs.
The 5th U.S. Circuit . . .
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Appeals Court Protects Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
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NEW ORLEANS-A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling upholding the National Marine Fisheries Service's 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices, or TEDs.
The 5th U.S. Circuit . . .