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Preventing Trap Loss in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

September 2017

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary protects thriving, productive ecosystems that support all sorts of marine creatures -- including lobster. Check out our video to learn how the sanctuary and the NOAA Marine Debris Program are working with lobster fishermen to ensure lobster traps don’t endanger other species.