Evaluation of exclusion grids to reduce the bycatch of dolphins, turtles, sharks and rays in the Pilbara trawl fishery

Authors
Stephenson, P.C., Wells, S., King, J.A.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Fisheries Research Report, Department of Fisheries of Western Australia
Volume (Issue #)
171
Page #s
24
Contact information
+61 8 9203 0111
library@fish.wa.gov.au
Summary
A semi-flexible exclusion grid with a bar spacing of 15.5 cm reduced dolphin bycatch in the Pilbara trawl fishery by close to 50% and reduced the bycatch of sea turtles, large sharks and rays. However, the fate of the dolphins that encountered the grid and escaped is unknown.