They're still productive. They can continue to produce. After that period, when they're out of the fishery and they're too big to be caught in a trap, they can continue to produce for decades.
On April 3rd, 2019. See this statement in context.
On April 3rd, 2019. See this statement in context.
Manager, Fisheries and Ecosystem Sciences Division, Gulf Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
They're still productive. They can continue to produce. After that period, when they're out of the fishery and they're too big to be caught in a trap, they can continue to produce for decades.
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