Baltic SeaArticle: Reduction of seal-induced catch and gear damage by modification of trap-net design: Design principles for a seal-safe trap netTarget catch: Salmon and whitefishStudy Type: Field study in the wildEffect on target catch: Target catch remained same or increased in 4 of 5 modified traps.Effect on bycatch species: Reduced interactions with gearBycatch species: PinnipedsFishing Gear: TrapsReduction technique: Trap-net modification
