Interactions between free-ranging dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and passive acoustic gill-net deterrent devices

Authors:

Goodson, A.D. and R.H. Mayo

Year:

1995

Journal/Publisher Name:

In: R.A. Kastelien, J.A. Thomas, and P.E. Nachtigall, eds. Sensory Systems of Aquatic Mammals

Page #s:

365-380

Publisher Address:

De Spil Publishers, Woerden, The Netherlands ISBN 90-72743-05-9

Passive acoustic deterrents increased avoidance actions of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) to barriers simulating surface-set gillnets in the Moray Firth, Scotland.
Field Studies:

Location	Fishing gear	Reduction technique	Bycatch species	Effect on bycatch species	Catch	Effect on target catch	Type
Scotland		Passive acoustic deterrents	Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)	Increased avoidance actions	Trout		In the wild