Descending Device and Venting Tool for the Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 (DESCEND Act)

The DESCEND Act was signed on January 13, 2021, by President Trump and became effective on January 13, 2022. It added a new section 321 to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which requires commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone. The DESCEND Act defines both venting tools and descending devices. This action clarifies the statutory definitions for these devices.

Sustainability LA Fisheries Forward

Technology - SeaQualizer

PDF) Discard Mortality of Red Snapper Released with Descender

Fast Delivery to Your Door Sold at Auction: PRINCESS HOUSE 7 QT

When to Vent or Descend Bottom Fish

NOAA Fisheries Reminds Reef Fish Fishermen of DESCEND Act

International Game Fish Association

DESCEND Act to help red snapper in Gulf of Mexico

CCA Breaks Down TX Saltwater Reg Proposals - Texas Fish

Texas teens reels in massive red snapper from Gulf of Mexico

Fast Delivery to Your Door Sold at Auction: PRINCESS HOUSE 7 QT

Jones's bipartisan legislation to protect red snapper passes Congress

U.S. House Passes Descending Device Bill to Conserve Gulf Reef