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Citation: Carey, C., 2006. World Wildlife Fund Smartgear 2006 runner-up.
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Link: http://smartgear.org/smartgear_winners/smartgear_winner_2006/smartgear_winner_2006runner/index.cfm
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Summary:

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