Field Study 321

Location
Northern Australia
Article
Target catch
Prawns
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Reduced the proportion of soft and damaged prawns by 63.2% and reduced catches of tiger prawns by 6.3%
Effect on bycatch species
Downward facing TEDs reduced sea turtle catches by 100%
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique