Bycatch mitigation in the West Greenland lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) fishery using modified gillnets

Location
West Greenland
Target catch
West Greenland lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
25% reduction in female lumpfish
Effect on bycatch species
71% reduction in bycatch of common eider
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique