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

Authors: 
Koschinski, S. & Culik, B.
Year: 
1997
Journal/Publisher Name: 
SC/48/SM14. Report of the International Whaling Commission 47
Page #s: 
659?668
Harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in British Columbia, Canada avoid experimental gillnet float lines with pingers. Harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in British Columbia, Canada did not avoid a barrier consisting of passive acoustic deterrents.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
Canada Gillnets Acoustic pingers Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters) Harbor porpoise avoid gear Trout In the wild
Canada   Passive acoustic deterrents Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters) Harbor porpoise did not avoid gear Trout In the wild