DERELICT FISHING GEAR REMOVAL 2026

Oyster Recovery Partnership

Oyster Recovery Partnership

Maryland, USA

Posted 6+ months ago
ORP is seeking active, commercial watermen to participate in a derelict crab pot retrieval project in the Upper and Middle Chesapeake Bay. The work period is expected to begin in early February and continue through mid-March 2026, weather permitting. Interested watermen must review the full Program Overview and Participation Guide before completing the online application. Application Due Date: November 28, 2025. Please direct any questions to: Jen Walters, jwalters@oysterrecovery.org, 410-990-4970, ext. 1019.