Shrimpers in Southeast Louisiana: Have your TEDs measured and approved to be sure they are properly installed — NO enforcement actions will be taken during these courtesy checks.
Dale Stevens, Canh Nguyen, and Jason Letort, gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries, will visit shrimp boats to make sure TEDs are at the proper angle to reduce shrimp loss, as well as properly release sea turtles.
Fishermen should release and hang their nets properly so that TEDs are a few feet above the deck prior to arrival. The whole process takes only a few minutes per net.
Dock schedule:
April 19 & 20, 2018 – Dulac
David Chauvin’s Dock – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dulac (any boats in area) – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Other dates/locations include:
April 18, 2018 – Grand Isle & Port Fourchon
Port Fourchon – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grand Isle – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
April 25, 2018 – Hopedale
Hopedale Marina – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
April 26, 2018 – Venice
D & C Seafood – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
April 27, 2018 – Buras
Henry’s Seafood – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Please use the time on the schedule as a reference of when you should be at the dock since it may change based on how many boats participate. If you have any questions, please contact Canh Nguyen at (228) 355-8372.