Depredation of catch by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Florida king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) troll fishery

Authors
Zollett, E.A. and A.J. Read
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Fishery Bulletin
Volume (Issue #)
104(3)
Page #s
343-349
Contact information
Erika Zollett: erika.zollett@unh.edu
Summary

Preliminary tests of a quick-release metal wire added to the king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) troll fishery in Florida (United States) reduced depredation of catch by bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). There was no impact on king mackerel catch.

Link
https://www.sidalc.net/search/Record/dig-aquadocs-1834-25583/Description

Field Studies

Depredation of catch by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Florida king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) troll fishery

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Florida, United States
Target catch
King mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla)
Effect on bycatch species
Reduced depredation
Effect on target catch
Did not affect target catch
Bycatch species
Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)
Tursiops truncatus (Bottlenose dolphin)
Reduction technique
Quick-release gear
Fishing Gear
Hooks and Lines