Fish-saving measure wins praise from anglers, conservationists
The Descend Act awaits President Donald Trump s signature to become law
Louisiana lawmakers, conservationists and sport-fishing groups are praising passage of a measure they say will help sustain red snapper and other fish stocks in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Descend Act, which awaits President Donald Trump s signature to become law, mandates that offshore anglers carry a simple $12 tool that helps ensure the fish can survive after being returned to the water.
The bill requires recreational, commercial and charter boats to carry a venting tool or a descending device while fishing for reef fish in the Gulf s federal waters.
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