Handel i gospodarka · 23/05/2011

Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Gear Modifications To Reduce Turtle Interactions

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a modification to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for Pelagic Fisheries in the Western Pacific Region, aiming to reduce interactions between the U.S. pelagic longline fishery in American Samoa and Pacific green sea turtles, thereby ensuring the long-term survival and sustainability of these turtles.