Fisheries Department seizes over 1,000 feet of illegal gillnet
The Fisheries Department retrieved more than 1,000 feet of illegal gillnet during a night operation. The gear was found near the Temash-Sarstoon area. This action followed reports of illegal fishing south of Punta Gorda. PG TV first reported the suspected activity, leading fisheries officers to patrol the waters.
Photo by PG TV By Zoila Palma: The Fisheries Department has reportedly retrieved more than 1,000 feet of illegally deployed gillnet during a night operation near the Temash-Sarstoon area, following reports of illegal fishing activity south of Punta Gorda. PG TV first reported suspected illegal fishing in the area. Fisheries officers responded by patrolling the waters […] The post Fisheries Department seizes over 1,000 feet of illegal gillnet appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .