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Field Study 782

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Nantucket Sound
Target catch
Loligo squid
Effect on bycatch species
The two extensions were able to remove scup at mean rates of 86-100% , although small (<10 cm FL) scup were not excluded. No difference in removal rates between the two extensions.
Effect on target catch
The vee excluder removed more squid (53-69%) from the net compared to the ring excluder (7-58%).
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 782

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Nantucket Sound
Target catch
Loligo squid
Effect on bycatch species
The two extensions were able to remove scup at mean rates of 86-100% , although small (<10 cm FL) scup were not excluded. No difference in removal rates between the two extensions.
Effect on target catch
The vee excluder removed more squid (53-69%) from the net compared to the ring excluder (7-58%).
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 782

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Nantucket Sound
Target catch
Loligo squid
Effect on bycatch species
The two extensions were able to remove scup at mean rates of 86-100% , although small (<10 cm FL) scup were not excluded. No difference in removal rates between the two extensions.
Effect on target catch
The vee excluder removed more squid (53-69%) from the net compared to the ring excluder (7-58%).
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 785

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Western North Pacific
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
Number of albatross and shearwater attacks were reduced with paired tori lines. Secondary attacks were also significantly lower with paired tori lines.
Effect on target catch
None reported
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 785

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Western North Pacific
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
Number of albatross and shearwater attacks were reduced with paired tori lines. Secondary attacks were also significantly lower with paired tori lines.
Effect on target catch
None reported
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 785

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Western North Pacific
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
Number of albatross and shearwater attacks were reduced with paired tori lines. Secondary attacks were also significantly lower with paired tori lines.
Effect on target catch
None reported
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 793

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Seychelles
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
75% of bycatch species were caught during day sets, with lancetfish being the most common. Sharks were most common during night sets.
Effect on target catch
75% of market species were caught during day sets.
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 793

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Seychelles
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
75% of bycatch species were caught during day sets, with lancetfish being the most common. Sharks were most common during night sets.
Effect on target catch
75% of market species were caught during day sets.
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 793

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Seychelles
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
75% of bycatch species were caught during day sets, with lancetfish being the most common. Sharks were most common during night sets.
Effect on target catch
75% of market species were caught during day sets.
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear

Field Study 793

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Seychelles
Target catch
Tunas and swordfish
Effect on bycatch species
75% of bycatch species were caught during day sets, with lancetfish being the most common. Sharks were most common during night sets.
Effect on target catch
75% of market species were caught during day sets.
Bycatch species
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear