Officials Enact New Ban on Longstanding Fishing Practice off US Coast: 'Forward-Looking Approach'
California has taken a major step in protecting dozens of marine species off its valuable coastline.
As reported by SeafoodSource, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1056 on Oct. 13. The bill will gradually phase out offshore set gillnets in California, which have become a major source of bycatch. Supporters argue that the move will help reduce the unintended capture of non-target species and protect biodiversity in the region.
In a press release announcing the signing of the bill, California...
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