Large whale gear research summary

Authors: 

Salvador, G. and J. Kenney

Year: 

2002

Journal/Publisher Name: 

NOAA Fisheries/Northeast Region

Publisher Address: 

Page #s: 

159 pp.

Contact information: 

Summary: 

This is a compendium of various studies evaluating potential deterrents to large whale entanglements.

Link: 

http://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/whaletrp/plan/gear/large%20whale%2...
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Field Studies

Location Fishing Gear Reduction Technique Bycatch Species Effect on Bycatch Species Catch Effect on Target Catch Type Edit link
Northwest Atlantic Traps Buoy lines with reduced breaking strength, Quick-release gear, Weak links/ropes Large Cetaceans (maximum length > 7.5 meters) N/A N/A N/A Summary study