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Through fishing trials conducted in the North Sea, this study compared the bycatch reduction capacity in the Norway pout (Trisopterus esmarkii) small-meshed trawl fishery between trawls fitted with a standard sorting grid and trawls fitted with a new, more flexible system called the 'Excluder". The trawls fitted with the Excluder significantly reduced the bycatch (in weight) of nine whitefish species: blue whiting, mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, haddock, whiting, cod, European hake, and greater argentine.

Through fishing trials conducted in the North Sea, this study compared the bycatch reduction capacity in the Norway pout (Trisopterus esmarkii) small-meshed trawl fishery between trawls fitted with a standard sorting grid and trawls fitted with a new, more flexible system called the 'Excluder". The trawls fitted with the Excluder significantly reduced the bycatch (in weight) of nine whitefish species: blue whiting, mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, haddock, whiting, cod, European hake, and greater argentine.

Through fishing trials conducted in the North Sea, this study compared the bycatch reduction capacity in the Norway pout (Trisopterus esmarkii) small-meshed trawl fishery between trawls fitted with a standard sorting grid and trawls fitted with a new, more flexible system called the 'Excluder". The trawls fitted with the Excluder significantly reduced the bycatch (in weight) of nine whitefish species: blue whiting, mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, haddock, whiting, cod, European hake, and greater argentine.

Through fishing trials conducted in the North Sea, this study compared the bycatch reduction capacity in the Norway pout (Trisopterus esmarkii) small-meshed trawl fishery between trawls fitted with a standard sorting grid and trawls fitted with a new, more flexible system called the 'Excluder". The trawls fitted with the Excluder significantly reduced the bycatch (in weight) of nine whitefish species: blue whiting, mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, haddock, whiting, cod, European hake, and greater argentine.

Through fishing trials conducted in the North Sea, this study compared the bycatch reduction capacity in the Norway pout (Trisopterus esmarkii) small-meshed trawl fishery between trawls fitted with a standard sorting grid and trawls fitted with a new, more flexible system called the 'Excluder". The trawls fitted with the Excluder significantly reduced the bycatch (in weight) of nine whitefish species: blue whiting, mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, haddock, whiting, cod, European hake, and greater argentine.

 The present study tested LED lights in paired trials of a commercial gillnet fishery targeting Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Iceland, due to previous studies that suggest attaching LED lights to gillnets to reduce seabird bycatch. The LED-equipped sets actually caught significantly more seabirds (mainly northern gannets and northern fulmars), and slightly (but statistically insignificant) reduced fish catch. While the use of LED lights on gillnets may reduce bycatch of some species, some bird species appear to be attracted to the lights.

 The present study tested LED lights in paired trials of a commercial gillnet fishery targeting Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Iceland, due to previous studies that suggest attaching LED lights to gillnets to reduce seabird bycatch. The LED-equipped sets actually caught significantly more seabirds (mainly northern gannets and northern fulmars), and slightly (but statistically insignificant) reduced fish catch. While the use of LED lights on gillnets may reduce bycatch of some species, some bird species appear to be attracted to the lights.

 The present study tested LED lights in paired trials of a commercial gillnet fishery targeting Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Iceland, due to previous studies that suggest attaching LED lights to gillnets to reduce seabird bycatch. The LED-equipped sets actually caught significantly more seabirds (mainly northern gannets and northern fulmars), and slightly (but statistically insignificant) reduced fish catch. While the use of LED lights on gillnets may reduce bycatch of some species, some bird species appear to be attracted to the lights.

 The present study tested LED lights in paired trials of a commercial gillnet fishery targeting Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Iceland, due to previous studies that suggest attaching LED lights to gillnets to reduce seabird bycatch. The LED-equipped sets actually caught significantly more seabirds (mainly northern gannets and northern fulmars), and slightly (but statistically insignificant) reduced fish catch. While the use of LED lights on gillnets may reduce bycatch of some species, some bird species appear to be attracted to the lights.

 The present study tested LED lights in paired trials of a commercial gillnet fishery targeting Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Iceland, due to previous studies that suggest attaching LED lights to gillnets to reduce seabird bycatch. The LED-equipped sets actually caught significantly more seabirds (mainly northern gannets and northern fulmars), and slightly (but statistically insignificant) reduced fish catch. While the use of LED lights on gillnets may reduce bycatch of some species, some bird species appear to be attracted to the lights.

This study attempts to develop a global dataset of longline fisheries using four years of GPS data from the global longline fleet in order to reduce bycatch of seabirds such as albatross. Results show that over 40 % of the ocean is, at least annually, within 30 km of a set, and this is the distance within which an albatross can detect a vessel. Additionally, the vast majority at sets occur during daylight hours even though setting hooks entirely at night is an effective way to reduce albatross bycatch, and night setting is lower than suggested from on-board observer programs.

This study attempts to develop a global dataset of longline fisheries using four years of GPS data from the global longline fleet in order to reduce bycatch of seabirds such as albatross. Results show that over 40 % of the ocean is, at least annually, within 30 km of a set, and this is the distance within which an albatross can detect a vessel. Additionally, the vast majority at sets occur during daylight hours even though setting hooks entirely at night is an effective way to reduce albatross bycatch, and night setting is lower than suggested from on-board observer programs.

This study attempts to develop a global dataset of longline fisheries using four years of GPS data from the global longline fleet in order to reduce bycatch of seabirds such as albatross. Results show that over 40 % of the ocean is, at least annually, within 30 km of a set, and this is the distance within which an albatross can detect a vessel. Additionally, the vast majority at sets occur during daylight hours even though setting hooks entirely at night is an effective way to reduce albatross bycatch, and night setting is lower than suggested from on-board observer programs.

This study attempts to develop a global dataset of longline fisheries using four years of GPS data from the global longline fleet in order to reduce bycatch of seabirds such as albatross. Results show that over 40 % of the ocean is, at least annually, within 30 km of a set, and this is the distance within which an albatross can detect a vessel. Additionally, the vast majority at sets occur during daylight hours even though setting hooks entirely at night is an effective way to reduce albatross bycatch, and night setting is lower than suggested from on-board observer programs.

This study attempts to develop a global dataset of longline fisheries using four years of GPS data from the global longline fleet in order to reduce bycatch of seabirds such as albatross. Results show that over 40 % of the ocean is, at least annually, within 30 km of a set, and this is the distance within which an albatross can detect a vessel. Additionally, the vast majority at sets occur during daylight hours even though setting hooks entirely at night is an effective way to reduce albatross bycatch, and night setting is lower than suggested from on-board observer programs.

This study attempts to develop a global dataset of longline fisheries using four years of GPS data from the global longline fleet in order to reduce bycatch of seabirds such as albatross. Results show that over 40 % of the ocean is, at least annually, within 30 km of a set, and this is the distance within which an albatross can detect a vessel. Additionally, the vast majority at sets occur during daylight hours even though setting hooks entirely at night is an effective way to reduce albatross bycatch, and night setting is lower than suggested from on-board observer programs.

This study summarized data from bycatch of marine birds in Alaska salmon gillnet fisheries from 1990-2013 in order to model and estimate bycatch rates. Bycatch was highly variable by area and year, but common murres (Uria aalge) and marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) were highest, and longer soaking time indicated higher likelihood of seabird bycatch. The authors suggest the following practices to reduce seabird bycatch: tending nets more frequently, ensuring nets remain clean and under tension, and reducing/stopping effort during night and twilight.

This study summarized data from bycatch of marine birds in Alaska salmon gillnet fisheries from 1990-2013 in order to model and estimate bycatch rates. Bycatch was highly variable by area and year, but common murres (Uria aalge) and marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) were highest, and longer soaking time indicated higher likelihood of seabird bycatch. The authors suggest the following practices to reduce seabird bycatch: tending nets more frequently, ensuring nets remain clean and under tension, and reducing/stopping effort during night and twilight.

This study summarized data from bycatch of marine birds in Alaska salmon gillnet fisheries from 1990-2013 in order to model and estimate bycatch rates. Bycatch was highly variable by area and year, but common murres (Uria aalge) and marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) were highest, and longer soaking time indicated higher likelihood of seabird bycatch. The authors suggest the following practices to reduce seabird bycatch: tending nets more frequently, ensuring nets remain clean and under tension, and reducing/stopping effort during night and twilight.

This study summarized data from bycatch of marine birds in Alaska salmon gillnet fisheries from 1990-2013 in order to model and estimate bycatch rates. Bycatch was highly variable by area and year, but common murres (Uria aalge) and marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) were highest, and longer soaking time indicated higher likelihood of seabird bycatch. The authors suggest the following practices to reduce seabird bycatch: tending nets more frequently, ensuring nets remain clean and under tension, and reducing/stopping effort during night and twilight.