Effectiveness of bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) in the ocean shrimp (Pandalus jordani) trawl fishery

Authors
Hannah, R. W., and S. A. Jones
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Fisheries Research
Volume (Issue #)
85(1-2)
Page #s
217-225
Contact information
bob.w.hannah@state.or.us
Summary
The requirement, in 2003, that trawl vessels fishing for ocean shrimp use bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) has reduced fish bycatch by between 66% and 88% from historical (pre-BRD) levels. Data collected from a trawl experiment testing a rigid-grate BRD with 19-mm bar spacing suggest that bycatch in the ocean shrimp fishery can be reduced further, perhaps below 5% of total catch.