Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Marine Resources Commission
 
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Marine Resources Commission
 
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8/1/23  6:36 pm
Commenter: Kevin Smith

Purse Seine Nets Too Long For Chesapeake Bay
 

Considering the average depth of our portion of the Chesapeake Bay is about 20-25 feet, the nets used to catch Menhaden are damaging the grasses and therefore the health of Our Bay!  Please restrict the length of these nets.

Thank You, 

Kevin Smith 

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