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8/17/23  2:17 pm
Commenter: Brett Winchel

Reform of Purse Seine Usage
 

The use of purse seines in Virginia’s coastal waters should be restricted in waters that are 60’ or shallower. Our marine life is being threatened by the misuse of this equipment in our shallow coastal waters. Let’s protect our future fisheries and put an end to this unnecessary action. 

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