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Description:
Author(s):
Capielo, C.
Title:
Biscayne National Park fisheries education class
Publication Date:
2012
Publication Place:
Key Biscayne, FL
Institution:
Key Marine Consulting, Inc.
Page(s):
13
Type Period Note:
Final Report, 10/1/2010 - 3/31/2012
Abstract:
"Key Marine Consulting, Inc. in partnership with Biscayne National Park (BNP) and Everglades National Park (ENP) achieved visitor compliance with fishing regulations through active visitor education and interaction to reduce the number of fishing violations and ensure the treasured fisheries and coral reef resources of the upper Florida Keys that the Park protects are conserved and accessible to future generations. To accomplish this, a first-of-its-kind fisheries education program was designed to help fishers better understand local regulations, improve fish identification skills, and learn how their individual actions impact the marine environment. The class is available as a mitigation option for anglers who have been cited with a fishing violation. The class is also open to the public for free as a service to the community and a means of preventing future violations. South Floridas National Parks are the first institution to offer a fishing class as a mitigation option, and this is the first time that an education course has been used directly as a fisheries management tool."
Electronic Access:
Notes:
NOAA CRCP grant NA10NMF4630071
Grant Number(s):
NA10NMF4630071
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