Also states that:

This year's research has three main goals: evaluating whether and/or which gears can efficiently catch fish, the general condition of the fish and the extent of any short-term mortality.

The plan for 2011 will include a long-term mortality study and the development of an implementation plan that maps out strategies for investment, marketing, equipping, location and gear type.

Selective commercial fishing gear is moving in the right direction--- just like all good plans do.