Chesapeake Bay
Article:
Target catch:
Finfish
Study Type:
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch:
There was no significant difference in the harvest weight or size selectivity of finfish between the two nets (control and experimental)
Effect on bycatch species:
. During the study, 21 sea turtles interacted with the control net, while only 1 interaction with the experimental net occurred, which was a significant difference.