Establishes a Fisheries Conservation Gear Grant Program in Massachusetts to fund research and development of fishing gear.
The bill establishes a Fisheries Conservation Gear Grant Program in Massachusetts to fund research, development, and acquisition of commercial fishing gear. The Division of Marine Fisheries will administer the program, ensuring equity based on geography, fishery type, gear type, and demographic factors. Grants will be available to Massachusetts-domiciled fishing industry participants and institutions of higher learning or research organizations. The program aims to develop gear that minimizes harm to juvenile or protected species while maximizing fishery sustainability.
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