Field Study 782

Location
Nantucket Sound
Article
Target catch
Loligo squid
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
The vee excluder removed more squid (53-69%) from the net compared to the ring excluder (7-58%).
Effect on bycatch species
The two extensions were able to remove scup at mean rates of 86-100% , although small (<10 cm FL) scup were not excluded. No difference in removal rates between the two extensions.
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique