New Jersey S3423 allows use of certain fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines.
New Jersey S3423 amends existing law to allow the use of certain fish pumps for removing menhaden from purse seines. Currently, only brailing or dip netting is permitted for this purpose. The bill specifies that the pumps must be wet, either capsule or centrifugal design, and their discharge hoses must be placed at or below the vessel's waterline to minimize aeration. This change aims to increase efficiency and safety for commercial bait capture vessels, allowing them to vacate fishing grounds quicker and reduce the risk of fish kills.
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