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Federal Court Upholds Vital Protections for Sea Turtles in Shrimp Trawling Nets
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A federal appeals court has upheld a key conservation rule requiring select shrimp trawlers to use specialized, turtle-safe nets. These devices feature escape hatches that allow sea turtles to safely swim free, preventing countless accidental drownings and supporting marine biodiversity.
A federal appeals court has upheld a key conservation rule requiring select shrimp trawlers to use specialized, turtle-safe nets. These devices feature escape hatches that allow sea turtles to safely swim free, preventing countless accidental drownings and supporting marine biodiversity.