Location
Thermaikos Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, Greece
Target catch
common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
the guarding net that was smaller (20 mm) and tighly rigged to the main net did not reduce cuttlefish catch, but larger nets and loose rigs did reduce target catch
Effect on bycatch species
reduced catch of crustaceans, specifically spider crabs
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique