Deterring harbour porpoise from gillnets: observed reactions to passive reflectors and pingers

Location

Canada

Article

Deterring harbour porpoise from gillnets: observed reactions to passive reflectors and pingers

Target catch

n/a

Study Type

Field study in the wild

Effect on target catch

n/a

Effect on bycatch species

Did not significantly reduce interactions with gear

Bycatch species

Phocoena phocoena (Harbor porpoise)

Fishing Gear

Reduction technique

Acoustic deterrent devices

Passive acoustic deterrents