Experimental testing of acoustic alarms (pingers) to reduce bycatch in the state of Washington

Washington State

Article:

Experimental testing of acoustic alarms (pingers) to reduce bycatch of harbor porpoise, Phocoena phocoena, in the state of Washington

Target catch:

Salmon & sturgeon

Study Type:

Field study in the wild

Effect on target catch:

Did not affect target catch

Effect on bycatch species:

Did not reduce seal bycatch

Bycatch species:

Pinnipeds

Fishing Gear:

Gillnets

Reduction technique:

Acoustic deterrent devices