Evaluation of Fishing Nets for further Development of the Lane Snapper Fishery

Project: Evaluation of Fishing Nets for further Development of the Lane Snapper Fishery Ref. #: DoMR-RFP-09/2023-LG-2184 Department: Department of Marine Resources Type: RFP Status: Open Open Date: Sep 8th 2023, 12:00 PM EDT Questions Due Date: Never Contact Information: Dr. Lester Gittens, lestergittens@bahamas.gov.bs Close Date: Sep 29th 2023, 11:30 PM EDT Days Left: 2 Project Description:This project focuses on the evaluation of fishing net meshes on the sizes of lane snappers retained by commercial fishing nets. This is with the intent of striking a good balance between retainment of desired fish sizes and the escapement of juvenile fish in order to passively assist fishers with being profitable while avoiding unsustainable fishing. Important Events:OngoingOpen DateOnline PortalPosting date for the OpportunitySep 8th 2023, 12:00 PM EDTN/AOngoingQuestions Due DateOnline PortalThe Q and A Period for this Opportunity is OngoingNeverN/AUpcomingClose DateOnline PortalDeadline for SubmissionsSep 29th 2023, 11:30 PM EDTN/A Supporting Documentation:Lane snapper net RFP Sept 8 2023.pdfDocumentationThis document describes the goals of this project as well as the requirements to complete this project.Read more...Sep 8th 2023, 10:50 AM EDT - Commodity Codes: ISIC A Agriculture, forestry and fishing ISIC M Professional, scientific and technical activities ISIC P Education ISIC U Activities of extraterritorial organizations and