Field Study 327

Location
New Jersey
Article
Target catch
Crabs
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Crab catch rates were 9% higher when the 4.5X10 excluder design was used and crabs were of similar sizes in the two traps (modified and unmodified)
Effect on bycatch species
Modified traps with a 4.5X10 cm frame caught no terrapins compared to the 22 caught in the unmodified traps
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear