CFMC UPDATES In the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC)' s bulletin you will find announcements, facts about marine species, and valuable information on fishing and regulations that rule this activity in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
¿DESCENDING DEVICES? WHAT ARE THOSE? BY: MARCOS HANKE HERRERO Y CRISTINA D. OLÁN MARTÍNEZ
A descending device, or a fish elevator, is a tool designed to release previously caught deep-sea fish that do not comply with the minimum established catch size, are regulated by law, or are currently under closure. This device can be bought or made at home. It consists of a simple weights system, aimed at lowering the fish to an adequate depth before releasing it, thus greatly increasing its chances of survival after release.
H o me ma d e d e s c e n d i n g d e v i c e s b u i l t b y Ma r c o s H a n k e . I n t h e c e n t e r p h o t o a 1 6 o z . f i s h i n g j i g wa s u s e d .
S e a Qu a l i z e r i s a d e s c e n d i n g d e v i c e that you can buy and is ready to use.