Boaters beware -- loose crab traps can cause havoc and headaches, UF expert says

With thousands of boats expected on Florida’s waterways this Memorial Day weekend, University of Florida extension agents say sailors should be wary of lost or abandoned crab traps that can wreak havoc on propellers and engines. But they warn that removing traps from the water could leave boaters on the wrong side of the law.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news67785989.html">Boaters beware -- loose crab traps can cause havoc and headaches, UF expert says</a></p> <p>With thousands of boats expected on Florida’s waterways this Memorial Day weekend, University of Florida extension agents say sailors should be wary of lost or abandoned crab traps that can wreak havoc on propellers and engines. But they warn that removing traps from the water could leave boaters on the wrong side of the law.</p>