Ropeless Gear Can Save Whales and Keep Fisheries Open — Canada must Release Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy Now
A solution exists: ropeless, or 'on-demand,' fishing gear. This innovative technology allows fishing to continue without leaving dangerous vertical ropes in the water — protecting whales while keeping fisheries open. Oceana Canada is calling on Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to release its long-promised Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy without further delay. The strategy must identify high-risk areas for permanent ropeless only fishing by 2026 and set a clear path for widespread adoption.
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