Taut vertical line and North Atlantic right whale flipper interaction: Experimental observations

Location
Maine, United States
Article
Target catch
N/A
Study Type
Study in the lab
Effect on target catch
N/A
Effect on bycatch species
Interactions between the vertical line and the leading edge of a whale flipper model closest to the whale "body" resulted in significant damage to the flipper.
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique