Simulation of the entanglement of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) with fixed fishing gear.

Article

Simulation of the entanglement of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) with fixed fishing gear.

Target catch

Lobster, crab, whelk, hagfish

Study Type

Study in the lab

Effect on target catch

N/A

Effect on bycatch species

N/A

Bycatch species

Eubalaena glacialis (NA Right whale)

Fishing Gear

Reduction technique

Weak links/ropes