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NOAA eyes rule change on gear for some fisheries, allowing spearguns, small nets

Administration (NOAA) Fisheries proposed revising fishing gear regulations in the Atlantic's highly migratory species fisheries, allowing spearguns and small nets.

NOAA eyes rule change on gear for some fisheries, allowing spearguns, small nets

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Administration (NOAA) Fisheries proposed revising fishing gear regulations in the Atlantic's highly migratory species fisheries, allowing spearguns and small nets.

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Administration (NOAA) Fisheries proposed revising fishing gear regulations in the Atlantic's highly migratory species fisheries, allowing spearguns and small nets.

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