The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA entered the fifth year of the Deepwater Horizon Oceanic Fish Restoration Project on Jan. 1. The 2021 season will end June 30. A total of 11 fishermen from Florida and Louisiana are participating. They’re stepping up to take a voluntary break from pelagic longline fishing to reduce pressure on the fishery. They also have options to use alternative gear that reduces bycatch of non-target species to continue to bring fish to market. The six-month break from fishing and reduction in bycatch provided by alternative gear are helping to restore some of the injuries to fish caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Restored fish populations will result in a healthier Gulf and support healthy fisheries, benefiting fishermen and others whose livelihoods rely on them. (Source: NOAA 01/27/21) After Four Successful Years, Oceanic Fish Restoration Project Enters 2021 Season | NOAA Gulf Spill Restoration
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