In 2021, Return ‘Em Right began its mission to address the devastating impact of release mortality from barotrauma in reef fish. Three years later, we tell stories of that journey from five different perspectives.
One of Return ‘Em Right’s supporters is Guy Harvey, whose foundation collaborates with local and international organizations to better understand and conserve our oceans.
This episode highlights the intersection of conservation and innovation. Meet Ryan and Patrick Brown, the inventors of the SeaQualizer, the descending device that returns reef fish to their native depths.
Brendan Runde, a fisheries scientist for The Nature Conservancy, has produced multiple peer-reviewed publications on post-release mortality in bottomfish and efficacy of descending devices. He shares some of the key findings from his field work and research.
A lifelong angler, Mississippi State University associate professor Marcus Drymon focuses on developing science-based solutions for coastal anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. The majority of Drymon’s research has centered on sharks, and his most recent work explores the impact of descending devices on shark depredation.
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