Location
Falkland Islands
Target catch
Patagonian squid (Doryteuthis gahi)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Not studied.
Effect on bycatch species
0.91% of seals over 12 fishing seasons were caught in trawls with SEDs, with a survival rate of 89.5%. SED mortalities were attributed to drowning from blockages in the SED or entanglement in the trawl. Faster hauling speeds may also increase bycatch.
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique