Electrotrawling: a promising alternative fishing technique warranting further exploration

Location
North Sea
Article
Electrotrawling: a promising alternative fishing technique warranting further exploration
Target catch
Shrimp (Crangon crangon)
Study Type
Summary study
Effect on target catch
50% more shrimp caught
Effect on bycatch species
Overall reduction in bycatch of 35%
Bycatch species
Bony Fishes
Juvenile or Non-target fishes (not always specified to species level)
Invertebrates
Corals, sponges, other benthic invertebrates (not specified to species level)
Fishing Gear
Trawls
Reduction technique
Electromagnetic deterrents