Return ‘Em Right will promote all best release practices, with an emphasis on the proper use of descending devices, which research shows can improve survival of reef fish species. Anglers practicing best handling and release techniques can improve the survival of discarded fish. Effects from barotrauma can lead to a high percentage of reef fish dying after release unless proper release techniques are used by anglers. Barotrauma is a pressure-related injury that occurs when gases expand in fish’s tissues and organs, causing internal damage and often preventing them from swimming back to depth.
Gulf reef fish are often caught in deep water and may experience barotrauma from being reeled to the surface. This program will benefit today’s anglers, the next generation of anglers and the overall health of the reef ecosystem,” said Angela Collins, Extension agent for Florida Sea Grant.
“The Return ’Em Right program is based on research that shows when anglers have the knowledge and tools to best release reef fish, more fish survive to be caught later. This program will benefit today’s anglers, the next generation of anglers and the overall health of the reef ecosystem. The Return ’Em Right program is based on research that shows when anglers have the knowledge and tools to best release reef fish, more fish survive to be caught later. The program’s goals are to reduce catch and release mortality, improve anglers’ experiences with release gear and support the overall health of the reef fish fishery. The program anticipates distributing release gear to tens of thousands of Gulf reef anglers.
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In return, eligible anglers will receive free release gear to use on the water and collectively contribute to the health of Gulf reef fish. This program will offer GOM anglers an opportunity to sharpen their release skills when targeting reef species. Return ‘Em Right, a new program launching today, will tackle release mortality due to barotrauma in Gulf of Mexico (GOM) reef fish. (September 14, 2021) – Have you ever caught and released a fish only to see it float away on the surface? Each year millions of reef fish are discarded - and many die - due to barotrauma, damage caused by the rapid expansion of gases in fish brought to the surface.
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