An illuminating idea to reduce bycatch in the Peruvian small-scale gillnet fishery.

Location
San Jose, Salaverry, Ancon, Peru
Article
An illuminating idea to reduce bycatch in the Peruvian small-scale gillnet fishery.
Target catch
Elasmobranchs, tuna, dolphinfish
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Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
No effect
Effect on bycatch species
Bycatch probability per set was reduced by up to 74.4% for sea turtles and 70.8 for small cetaceans in comparison to non-illuminated nets. For seabirds, nominal BPUE decreased by 84% in the presence of LEDs.
Bycatch species
Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)
Seabirds
Sea Turtles
Fishing Gear
Gillnets
Reduction technique
Visual deterrents