Authors: 
Carey, C.
Year: 
2006
Journal/Publisher Name: 
World Wildlife Fund Smartgear 2006 runner-up
Streamers added to the warp line of trawl gear reduce bycatch of seabirds attempting to feed on or near trawl fishing gear.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
New Zealand Trawls Bird-scaring devices Seabirds Reduced bycatch Swordfish In the wild