Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop, Warwick
About this event
This workshop teaches fishermen the proper techniques for safely handling and releasing entangled or hooked protected species, including sea turtles, marine mammals, smalltooth sawfish, Atlantic sturgeon and prohibited sharks. Attendance is required for commercial vessel owners or operators using longline or gillnet gear who hold a shark or swordfish directed or incidental limited access permit. Others who would like to attend can check availability with Angler Conservation Education. First-time attendees must attend in person; those recertifying can choose between an in-person workshop and the online course. Certificates must be renewed every three years, submitted with the annual shark or swordfish permit renewal, and kept on board as proof of certification.
What to expect
- Free in-person certification workshop
- Reservations by phone with Angler Conservation Education, (386) 682-0158
- Vessel owners bring proof of identification, a copy of the permit(s) and the vessel registration or documentation
- Business representatives and co-owners bring proof of identification, permit copies and proof of co-ownership
- Vessel operators bring proof of identification
- Questions to the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Division, (301) 427-8503
Date and time
14 October 2026
09:00 to 14:00 (time zone not specified).
Cost
Free.
Registration