Atlantic Trawl Gear Take Reduction Plan

	Gear Research/Background Information
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For more information on the Atlantic Trawl Gear Take Reduction Plan, please contact Mark Minton, Atlantic Trawl Plan Coordinator, at 978-281-9300 x-6534 or Mark Minton

Last Updated: September 7, 2006