Vent For Life
Help preserve our deep sea fish population!
This venting tool is used for fish brought up from the bottom, deep water (approx. 80 ft or more) and exhibits
inverted stomach, eyes bugging and scales ruptured due to rapid change in pressure. It will help in reviving
the fish while causing minimal damage.
Important Note: New NOAA regulation (Amendment 27/14) require all vessels fishing in the
Gulf of Mexico to carry a venting tool onboard. Click here for the Southeast Fishery Bulletin in PDF.
For further information please visit sero.nmfs.noaa.gov.
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Directions:
- Open your venting needle and lock it.
- Place the venting needle on a 45 degree angle approximately 1 to 2 inches behind the base of the pectoral fin as shown.
- Insert the needle only enough to release the gases. The sound of the escaping gas is audible and deflation is noticeable.
If the fish is extremely bloated, a slight pressure on the fish's abdomen will aid in deflation.
DO NOT PUNCTURE THE FISH'S INVERTED STOMACH. - Revive the fish by holding the fish underwater and allow water to enter its gills.
- Close your vent needle and make sure it locks down, snapping into place. Place the Vent For Life tool in its safety pouch.
Safty Warning:
Make sure you lock in your venting needle(you will hear a snap) into place and store it in a safe pouch. This will help prevent any
accidental puncture to you or others.
