California fisherman fined for illegal crabbing

Posted on 14 December 2012

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A California commercial fisherman was ordered to pay $12,500 in fines for illegally catching crabs in a marine reserve off the San Mateo County coast, the district attorney's office said Wednesday.

Mark Russo, owner of the fishing boat Freeland, allegedly violated the California Marine Life Protection Act by setting crab traps in the Montara State Marine Reserve in December 2011, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.

Wardens from the state Department of Fish and Game seized the illegal traps, which at the time reportedly contained 58 Dungeness crabs.

The Montara reserve covers more than 11 square miles of ocean environment and lies adjacent to the 6-square-mile Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area.

Click here for the full report by KTVU News.

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1 Friday, 14 December 2012 14:57

By Doug Reimel

This is big brother at his best protecting.... and keep in mind, Allegedly violated the Act. This will result in a much needed law suit to null and void the act thru the courts.

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