Biological parameters of franciscana dolphins, Pontoporia blainvillei, by-caught in artisanal fisheries off southern Buenos Aires, Argentina Study Type: Summary studyLocation: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTarget catch: None reportedEffect on bycatch species: None reportedEffect on target catch: None reportedArticle: Biological parameters of franciscana dolphins, Pontoporia blainvillei, by-caught in artisanal fisheries off southern Buenos Aires, Argentina Bycatch species: Pontoporia blainvillei (Franciscana dolphin)
Field Study Study Type: Field study in the wildLocation: ArgentinaTarget catch: weakfish, croakerEffect on bycatch species: No effectEffect on target catch: No effectArticle: Franciscana bycatch is not reduced by acoustically reflective or physically stiffened gillnets Bycatch species: Pontoporia blainvillei (Franciscana dolphin)Reduction technique: Stiff gillnetFishing Gear: Gillnets
Field Study 810 Study Type: Field study in the wildLocation: ArgentinaTarget catch: weakfish, croakerEffect on bycatch species: No effectEffect on target catch: No effectArticle: Franciscana bycatch is not reduced by acoustically reflective or physically stiffened gillnets Bycatch species: Pontoporia blainvillei (Franciscana dolphin)Reduction technique: Metal oxide/barium sulfate netsFishing Gear: Gillnets
Field Study 122 Study Type: Field study in the wildLocation: ArgentinaTarget catch: Sea trout, croaker, letherjack, Patagonian smooth houndEffect on bycatch species: Reduced dolphin bycatchEffect on target catch: No effectArticle: Reducing incidental mortality of Franciscana dolphin Pontoporia blainvillei with acoustic warning devices attached to fishing nets. Bycatch species: Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)Pontoporia blainvillei (Franciscana dolphin)Reduction technique: Acoustic deterrent devicesFishing Gear: Gillnets
