Location
Chesapeake Bay
Target catch
Finfish
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
There was no significant difference in the harvest weight or size selectivity of finfish between the two nets (control and experimental)
Effect on bycatch species
. During the study, 21 sea turtles interacted with the control net, while only 1 interaction with the experimental net occurred, which was a significant difference.
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique