Land to Sea Field Trip: Newport Fishing Docks

150 Long Wharf,Newport RI 02840

30 April, 2022

Description

Join us on the docks for a conversation about ghost gear with local fishermen! Join us on the docks for a conversation about ghost gear with local fishermen! This will be the field visit component of our Land to Sea series on the topic of ghost gear, which started back in January with a webinar by David Bethoney of the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. You will meet several fishermen, who will provide some perspective on their day-to-day routine, as well as share their personal experiences with ghost gear. To learn more about CFRF's ghost gear projects visit the website program pages: https://www.cfrfoundation.org/ghost-gear and www.cfrfoundation.org/planning-a-ghost-gear-removal-program-for-rhode-island. We will meet in the parking lot of the Lobster Shack, near the tank of fish, at 3 pm. Attendees will receive a voucher they can use to get a free chowder when they buy a lobster roll at the Lobster Shack! The event will take place rain or shine. Please contact Merit Shalom with any questions or concerns via email at merit.shalom@cleanoceanaccess or by phone at (401) 236-2561. We look forward to having you join us!