Shrimpers in Southwest Louisiana can have their TEDs measured and approved to be sure they are properly installed — NO enforcement actions will be taken during these courtesy checks.
Dale Stevens and Cahn Nguyen, gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries, will make sure TEDs are at the proper angle to insure the release of turtles, and also make recommendations to reduce shrimp loss.
Shrimpers should call their local Louisiana Sea Grant Extension Agent to arrange a time (see below). Fishermen should have their nets hanging so that the TEDs are a few feet above the deck. The whole process takes only a few minutes per net.
Dock Schedule
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Intracoastal City Docks:
Vermilion Gulf Docks – 8:30 am – 11:30 am
JKS Seafood Dock – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Intracoastal Seafood Dock – 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
\\Contact: Thu Bui at 337-251-6662 or Mark Shirley at 337-296-6864
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Delcambre Canal Docks – 8:30am – 10:30pm
Intracoastal City Docks:
ICY Seafood Dock – 11:30am – 12:30pm
Gulf South Dock – 1:30pm – 4:30pm
\\Contact: Thu Bui at 337-251-6662 or Mark Shirley at 337-296-6864