Angler alert: fishing line can kill

Publication Type:

Miscellaneous

Authors:

Source:

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Chesapeake Bay Field Office, Maryland Fisheries Office; Chesapeake Bay Trust; and U. S. Geological Survey (0)

Call Number:

NNDFWS01IDUS

URL:

http://www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/pdf/fishingline2.pdf

Keywords:

fishing line entanglement, osprey, Pandion haliaetus

Abstract:

This flier warns of the danger of fishing line (hooks and other objects left behind by anglers) to ospreys during breeding season. It provides numbers for boats and anglers and asks for their help in properly discarding materials. A photo of a portion of an osprey entangled in line is included.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology