A trap with a twist: evaluating a bycatch reduction device to prevent rockfish capture in crustacean traps

Location
Canada
Article
A trap with a twist: evaluating a bycatch reduction device to prevent rockfish capture in crustacean traps
Target catch
Spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Reduced
Effect on bycatch species
A novel bent tunnel opening resulted in no rockfish bycatch and the exclusion of other fish species.
Bycatch species
Bony Fishes
Juvenile or Non-target fishes (not always specified to species level)
Fishing Gear
Traps
Reduction technique
Trap-net modification