A divided board of Florida game regulators took a tentative step Wednesday that might eventually allow fishermen to catch and kill goliath groupers, a fish that was almost driven to extinction 30 years ago by overfishing and pollution.
DEMA: Masks Are Now Required On U.S. Dive Boats
COVID-19.
public maritime vessels, including ferries.”
The
new rule requiring all persons traveling on all commercial vessels to wear a mask.
According to the
Diving Equipment & Marketing Association:
“DEMA has learned that this mandate includes all commercial vessels used for dive charters or other dive-related activities.”
Additionally, the
The bulletin requires U.S. ship operators to use “
best efforts” to ensure that any person on the boat wears a mask when boarding, disembarking, and for the duration of travel. Depending on the circumstances, best efforts may include:
Boarding only those persons who wear masks.