NOAA Fisheries to discuss potential skimmer trawl regulations at public meeting April 20

BILOXI, Miss. – NOAA Fisheries will host a public meeting to discuss potential skimmer trawl regulations in the Southeast United States on Wednesday, April 20, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center, located at 1050 Beach Boulevard.

The meeting will allow fishermen and other constituents the opportunity to provide input on alternatives to reduce sea turtle interactions.

For more information, go to https://dmr.ms.gov/index.php/marine-fisheries/shrimp-a-crab

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.