Wrap up the year with #BestFishingPractices! Check that your descending device works, stock up on dehookers and circle hooks, and download FishRules to stay up to date with regulations. Wishing you a safe holiday season and calm seas in the new year! #SAFMC #snapper #grouper

This Valentine’s Day, show love to the fish you catch by using your #BestFishingPractices! Fish may suffer from barotrauma, but a #descendingdevice helps them safely return to depth. Keep one ready with at least 60ft of line & 16oz of weight. Learn more at the link in our bio.

Increase survival of released fish using #BestFishingPractices! - Use a dehooking tool for quick hook removal. - Lift fish out of the water only when you're ready for a photo or measurement. - See barotrauma? Use a descending device! Learn more on our webpage (link in bio).

2023 was a busy year for the SAFMC outreach team! The team shared #bestfishingpractices & #citizenscience information in 60+ tackle shops and at many events throughout the South Atlantic. 2024 is set for more! Learn about these initiatives at the link in our bio.

#ReefFish often suffer from barotrauma, or pressure related injuries when reeled up from depth. Check out this video of a #RedGrouper being released with a descending device! Learn more #BestFishingPractices on our website (link in bio). VC: Brendan Runde, NC State University

This holiday, give the gift of #BestFishingPractices! Equip the fishermen in your life with descending devices, circle hooks, rubberized nets, and dehooking tools to protect our fisheries. Learn more on our webpage (link in bio). #HappyHolidays #Snapper #Grouper

Ever wonder why fish are slimy? That mucus helps them move and protects against disease and injury. Always handle with wet hands—dry hands can strip this vital layer, leaving them vulnerable. Learn more #BestFishingPractices on our webpage (link in bio).

Highlight your #BestFishingPractices through the Citizen Science project, SAFMC Release! In the app SciFish, fishermen can log information about their released shallow water grouper and Red Snapper such as length and descending device usage. Visit the link in our bio to join!

Anglers are guardians of the environment, so it is important to understand the best fishing practices to help sustain your fishery for generations to come. Read On! https://t.co/j28P94G4ER #anglerscode #anglerspractice #bestfishingpractices #fishingtips #OceanBlueFishing

What four #BestFishingPractices can you find in this picture? . . . . The fish is held horizontally, over the water, and with wet hands. A descending device is attached to return it back to depth due to barotrauma. Learn more on our webpage (link in bio). #Grouper #SAFMC

#DidYouKnow planning ahead and knowing your regulations is a key component to a successful fishing trip? FishRules is a free app with all your regulations needs, wherever you go. Download here: https://t.co/fUv5dwxv6Y Learn more #BestFishingPractices at https://t.co/Lrub5UNymq.

Check out the latest SA Bite newsletter! https://t.co/z8Ay3akDMT #SAFMC #SABite #mackerel #advisorypanel #grouper #bestfishingpractices

Ever wonder how effective descending devices are or why it's important to handle fish with care? We’ve put together an FAQ to answer your top questions about Best Fishing Practices. Dive in here: https://t.co/Vtszcqp6JV #BestFishingPractices #RedGrouper

Headed offshore? Use your #BestFishingPractices before leaving the dock! Plan ahead, know the regulations, and have the free FishRules app downloaded to stay up to date: https://t.co/fUv5dwxv6Y Learn more: https://t.co/Lrub5UNymq

#DidYouKnow you can use #BestFishingPractices before leaving the dock? Download FishRules for easy access to fishing regulations. Just open the app before heading offshore for the most up to date information. Visit our webpage to learn more: https://t.co/Lrub5UO6bY

We must utilize #Bestfishingpractices to conserve and sustain the future stock that corrupt commercial sector council members allocated to themselves, violating National Standard 4 regarding distribution of #equity #SAFMC

No one wants to see a snapper or grouper float away after release. Learn more on how to return barotrauma-affected fish to depth through this informative SCI NC video. https://t.co/c6briFMMTL Video by SCI NC, via PBS NC. #BestFishingPractices

The latest issue of the SA Bite newsletter takes a closer look at the importance of best fishing practices, including a new FAQ on descending devices and other tools. https://t.co/QSivrhHBoy  #SAFMC #SABite #BestFishingPractices #CitizenScience

Check out this informative video from our partners @NC_DMF. Fisheries Management Section Chief, Steve Poland, shows how to rig up and use descending devices when fishing for #snapper #grouper. Find more #BestFishingPractices on our webpage (link in bio).

This weekend, join us at the @HaddrellsPoint Fishing Expo in Charleston, SC! We’ll be sharing information and materials on #BestFishingPractices and #SAFMCRelease at our booth and seminars. Visit Haddrell’s website for details. https://t.co/53aPt2MrvN