WWF Launches 2006 Competition For Fishing Gear That Reduces Accidental Marine Life Deaths
November 29, 2005 @ 08:45 PM (EST)
Source: USNewswire.com
World Wildlife Fund today announced the launch of the second WWF International Smart Gear Competition. The contest seeks innovative fishing gear that reduces marine bycatch-the accidental catch and related deaths of marine mammals, birds, sea turtles and non-target fish species in fishing gear such as nets and longlines...
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