Overview
At the request of Oregon fishermen, Oregon Sea Grant convened a multi-stakeholder working group from May, 2017 to July, 2019. The primary goal of the working group was to develop short- and long-term options for reducing the risk of whale entanglements in Dungeness crab and other fixed gear to ensure thriving and resilient fisheries in Oregon and along the entire west coast. The working group has been disbanded, but Oregon Department of Fisheries and Wildlife has convened the Oregon Entanglement Advisory Committee.
All working group meetings were open to the public and public input was allowed, with priority given to working-group member contributions during discussions. Most working group meetings took place in Newport, Oregon.
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Gladics, (503) 325-8573 ext. 265