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Hook/Release Mortality

Concern expressed by the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources about undersized spotted seatrout dying upon release because of hooking and handling stress prompted development of this project.

• Catch fish from piers along the MS Coast
• Hold fish in pens for a 3-day period
• Check for mortality every 24-hours
• Release live fish after three days

Pen used to hold fish for 3-day period.

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