President Biden Signs Legislation to Prohibit Destructive Swordfish Drift Gillnets in all U.S. Waters - Oceana USA

Victory | February 6, 2023

President Biden Signs Legislation to Prohibit Destructive Swordfish Drift Gillnets in all U.S. Waters

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Mile-long drift gillnets used to catch swordfish off California will soon be prohibited nationwide.

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