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Florida

Article:

The effectiveness of bycatch reduction devices on crab pots at reducing capture and mortality of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in Florida

Target catch:

Blue crabs

Study Type:

Field study in the wild

Effect on target catch:

No effect on the size, sex or number of crabs caught

Effect on bycatch species:

The use of bycatch reduction devices would reduce incidental capture of diamondback terrapins

Bycatch species:

Terrapins

Fishing Gear:

Traps

Reduction technique:

Trap guards (T-bars, otter guards)