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We have received recent reports of gear conflicts between fixed-gear fishermen and scallopers occurring south of Long Island, NY in Lobster Area 4 (please see the figure below). If you are fishing in Area 4, please be aware of the presence of fixed gear, avoid marked gear, and tune your radar to be able to detect highflyers.
Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1857(1)(K), it is unlawful to negligently and without authorization remove, damage, or tamper with fishing gear owned by another person. Violations of the Act, including unlawful gear interaction, may result in civil penalties.
The lobster gear in this area is set east-to-west in 30-pot trawls and marked by highflyers. Gear is set starting in July and fished through December.
 Approximate boundaries of fixed gear fishing area in proximity to Long Island.
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