Field Study 736

Location
Isle of Man
Article
Target catch
Queen scallop
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
The new "Newhaven" dredge caught significantly more queen scallops than the traditional dredge.
Effect on bycatch species
There was no significant difference in the abundance of bycatch between the traditional and new "Newhaven" dredge design.
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique