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Electronic Logbook for the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Permit

Providing data on Gulf shrimp fishing effort is critical to shrimp and finfish stock assessments, meeting endangered species monitoring requirements and informing marine spatial planning to support a vibrant Blue Economy.

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An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.
Oceanic whitetip shark swimming in deep ocean waters. Oceanic whitetip shark. Hawaiʻi longline fishermen use leaders to connect weighed branch lines and baited hooks. A new rule prohibits steel wire leaders in the Hawaiʻi deep-set longline fishery, starting May 31, 2022. The rule aims to increase the survival of hooked oceanic whitetip sharks caught as bycatch in the Pacific Islands region. Credit: Andy Mann