Pearls are not just for girls: Plastic spheres do not interfere with target catches in a set net fishery

Authors
Kindt-Larsen, L., Noack, T., Books, M.E., Kroner, A.M., and Glemarec, G.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Fisheries Research
Volume (Issue #)
276
Page #s
6
Contact information
L. Kindt-Larsen (lol@aqua.dtu.dk)
Summary

Pearl Nets, a passive acoustic deterrent, were tested in commercial gillnet fisheries in the Western Baltic Sea. Compared to a control, the Peal Nets reduced harbor porpoise bycatch and maintained target catch rate for Atlantic cod.