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Shrimpers rally against new turtle excluder rules
In Charleston, Rob Westendorff and other shrimpers oppose proposed TED rules from the National Marine Fisheries Service. The changes would require TEDs on top opening and expand use on try nets, plus set a conservation-area for South Carolina. Proponents cite past sea turtle strandings and studies showing bycatch.
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Associated Press
Charleston
National Marine Fisheries Service
Rob Westendorff
South Carolina Shrimpers Association
Westendorff
South Carolina
Colleen Coogan
Steve Kerchner
The
Shrimpers Association