Location
Western Australia
Target catch
Red emperor (Lutjanus sebae), Scarlet sea perch (Lutjanus malabaricus), spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus), rankin cod (Epinephelus multinotatus), blue-spotted emperor (Lethrinus punctulatus), rosy threadfin bream (Nemipterus furcosus), others
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Not reported
Effect on bycatch species
Reduced dolphin bycatch by almost 50% and reduced bycatch of sea turtles, large sharks and large rays
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique