Fishing Gear Modifications
Research and development of bycatch reduction devices.
PROJECT AREA: Electromagnetic Deterrents
Devices created to deter sharks through their electrosensory system
Project PI(s):
Steve Kajiura, Florida Atlantic University Partner(s): John Mandelman, Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium
PROJECT AREA: Pingers
Underwater sound-emitting devices used to deter marine mammals
Pinger Map with Field Trials
Project PI(s):
Tim Werner, Bycatch Consortium and NEAq Partner(s): US National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of International Affairs
Pinger Trials
Project PI(s):
Tim Werner, Bycatch Consortium and ACCOL/NEAq; Pablo Bordino, Aquamarina, Argentina Partner(s): Aquamarina, Argentina
PROJECT AREA: Rope Projects
Experiments with different types of rope to reduce whale entanglements
Colored rope
Project PI(s):
Scott Kraus Partner(s): New England Aquarium, Maine Lobstermen's Community Alliance
Stiff Rope
Partner(s): Novatec Braids Ltd. , South Shore Lobster Fishermen's Association
PROJECT AREA: Weak Hooks
Hooks made to be strong enough to retain target catch, but weak enough to straighten and release bycaught whales
Hook Strength
Project PI(s):
William McLellan, University of North Carolina Wilmington Partner(s): LH Arthur , SD Mallette, SW Thornton, RJ McAlarney