Location
US East Coast and Canadian Maritimes
Target catch
Various
File attachments
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
N/A
Effect on bycatch species
Ropes with a breaking strength of 1,700 lbs or less could reduce life-threatening entanglements of North Atlantic Right whales by at least 72%. Right and humpback were entangled in ropes with stronger breaking strength than those involving minke whales.
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique