Industry trials of a modified sea scallop dredge to minimize the catch of sea turtles

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Citation: DuPaul, W.D., D.B. Rudders, and R.J. Smolowitz, 2004. Industry trials of a modified sea scallop dredge to minimize the catch of sea turtles. Final Report to NMFS. VIMS Marine Resource Report No.2 2004-12.
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Summary:

A chain mat placed on Northwest Atlantic dredge gear eliminated bycatch of sea turtles: loggerhead (Caretta caretta), leatherback (Dermocheles coriacea), and green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas). The chain mat reduced catch by 6.71%.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
Gulf of Maine Dredge Chain mat Sea Turtles Eliminated bycatch Scallop Slightly reduced target catch In the wild