Read NOAA Marine Debris Program post about the National TRAP Program   CLICK TO READ – Crabbers and Scientists Collaborate to Remove Abandoned Fishing Gear and Protect Blue Crabs Along

The TRAP Program is now accepting proposals for year two! We are pleased to announce that the TRAP program’s second request for proposals (RFP) is now open. You can view

Oyster Recovery Partnership removes nearly 1,000 derelict crab pots in five days WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore, MD recently featured a segment on the cleanup efforts of the Oyster Recovery Partnership,

National TRAP Program featured on NPR segment WHRO in Norfolk, VA recently featured an article about the TRAP program in the Virginia waters of Chesapeake Bay.  The article features a

National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear by John Wallace |  December 10, 2024 (Original announcement) The first round of subawards totaling more than $1.4M supports 11 projects focused