Comparison of catch, landings, and value of crayfish (Palinurus elephas) in tangle nets and pots in Tralee Bay, 2021-2025

Location
Tralee Bay, Ireland
Article
Comparison of catch, landings, and value of crayfish (Palinurus elephas) in tangle nets and pots in Tralee Bay, 2021-2025
Target catch
Crayfish (Palinurus elephas)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Lower CPUE, LPUE, and VPUE compared to tangle nets, but improved selectivity
Effect on bycatch species
Reduced
Bycatch species
Elasmobranchs
Sharks
Squatina squatina (Angel shark)
Skates/Rays
Dipturus spp. (Flapper skate)
Mammals
Pinnipeds
Halichoerus grypus atlantica (Gray seal)
Fishing Gear
Pots
Reduction technique
Gear modification: Other