A new turtle excluder device (TED) requirement for larger skimmer trawl vessels is now in effect, as of Aug. 1. A federal rule change requires that a TED be installed in any net that is rigged for fishing on skimmer trawl vessels that are 40 feet or greater in length. The rule change pertains to the entire southeastern … Continue reading New turtle excluder device requirement for skimmer trawl vessels now in effect