Electronic Tracking Systems Versus Ropeless Gear

Earlier this year, I appeared before the House Committee on Fisheries and Oceans personally in Ottawa and made a presentation on the negative impacts that ropeless fishing gear and reduced breaking strength buoy lines would have on our industry and resource. I covered all aspects as I’ve been in this industry 51 years and have been on many committees and chaired several meaningful organizations during my career. The North Atlantic right whale, like other whales, are breathing animals ...