California wildlife officers recover 194 abandoned crab traps, two fishermen penalized
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·1 viewsCalifornia wildlife officers discovered and retrieved 194 abandoned Dungeness crab traps off the state's coast. The neglected traps resulted in the wasteful loss of hundreds of crabs and posed serious entanglement hazards to marine animals. Investigations uncovered multiple violations, including untagged equipment and failure to service traps within required timeframes. Two fishermen were held accountable, facing four-year suspensions of their fishing licenses and permit revocations. The case draws attention to the broader environmental threat of ghost fishing, where lost or abandoned gear continues to trap and kill sea life.
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