The Essential Skill for Saltwater Fishermen
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| Dates: | Thursday, November 10, 2016 |
| Hours: | 7:00 PM |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Handling Barotrauma in the Gulf of Maine,” barotrauma will be explained as an injury caused by a change in gas pressure.
In many fish species, barotrauma occurs when the swim bladder expands or ruptures as fish are brought to the surface.
In the Gulf of Maine recreational groundfish fishery, there are multiple species that exhibit signs of barotrauma when caught.
In some cases, these symptoms can be severe and significantly increase the mortality of discarded fish.
One method of increasing survival of released groundfish is to assist their descent and re-compression using a “release device.” Such devices are commonly used in other parts of the country, but have only recently been introduced to Gulf of Maine anglers.
WHO: Matt Ayer, a recreational fisheries biologist from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, will talk about how fish fill with air and how anglers may be able to help them.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov.
10 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: New England Aquarium Simons IMAX Theatre, Central Wharf, Boston
HOW: Pre-registration is encouraged on the Aquarium’s website, http://www.neaq.org/learn/lectures/upcoming-lectures/%20 or call 617-973-5200 for more information.
NOTE: The Aquarium Lecture Series is presented free to the public through the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
Registration is requested.
Most lectures are recorded and available for viewing on the New England Aquarium YouTube channel.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Tony LaCasse, [email protected]; 617-877-6871 or Diana McCloy, [email protected]; 978-697-9414
| COST | ↑ top |
FREE
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1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110 map
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