Research Pilot Aggregate Landing Program for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Application - Rhode Island

Research Pilot Aggregate Landing Program for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Application is a legal document that was released by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - a government authority operating within Rhode Island.

FAQ

Q: What is the Research Pilot Aggregate Landing Program?
A: The Research Pilot Aggregate Landing Program is a program designed to collect data on the catch and bycatch of summer flounder and black sea bass in Rhode Island.

Q: What is the purpose of the program?
A: The purpose of the program is to evaluate the effectiveness of using aggregate landing limits for summer flounder and black sea bass in Rhode Island.

Q: What is summer flounder?
A: Summer flounder, also known as fluke, is a popular recreational and commercial fish species found in the waters of Rhode Island.

Q: What is black sea bass?
A: Black sea bass is another popular fish species found in the waters of Rhode Island, often targeted by recreational anglers.

Q: Who can participate in the program?
A: Commercial fishermen and for-hire recreational fishermen in Rhode Island can participate in the program.

Q: How long does the program run?
A: The program runs from May 1st through October 31st.

Q: What are aggregate landing limits?
A: Aggregate landing limits are a type of catch limit that allow participants to combine the catch of multiple fishing trips to meet a single limit.

Q: What will the collected data be used for?
A: The collected data will be used to assess the impacts of the aggregate landing limits on summer flounder and black sea bass populations and inform future management decisions.

Q: Is participation in the program mandatory?
A: Participation in the program is voluntary.