Public Comment Period for Proposed Destructive Fishing Methods near Florida's Ivory Tree Coral

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comment on a proposal that would allow rock shrimpers to use bottom trawling methods near the world's last ivory tree coral reef structures in Florida. This practice, previously banned, has the potential to severely damage the slow-growing coral, which also serves as a vital habitat for many marine species. Oceana has provided an online portal for convenient public participation.