Shark and Seal Depredation Survey

Calling all saltwater anglers alongside the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Maine. A crew of researchers from the College of Massachusetts Amherst is conducting a survey on depredation – when a predator partially or wholly consumes an angler’s catch earlier than it’s landed.

What species are taking your fish? Is it on the rise? How do you are feeling in regards to the encounter?  Sharing your views will present necessary insights for this rising concern for leisure anglers.  By taking part, you possibly can assist form future schooling and advocacy campaigns targeted on depredation. As a token of our appreciation, you could possibly win a Patagonia Guidewater backpack (retail worth $299).

» Please use this hyperlink to take the survey in the present day.

Your participation issues. Thanks!