The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to temporarily prohibit oyster harvesting for two years from 199 acres of restored oyster reefs in Galveston and Matagorda Bays.
The Chapter has embarked on an effort to document the rewards both artificial reefs and scientific research are providing to the marine resources and the recreational anglers of South Carolina.
This bill will help provide opportunities for retired naval vessels to be considered for artificial reefs, which would boost the marine environment and provide recreational fishing opportunities.
We write to encourage your committees to adopt reconciliation language that will provide adequate funding to initiate a five-year bycatch study for key forage fisheries: Gulf menhaden, Atlantic menhaden, Atlantic…