Reducing bycatch in the Queensland scallop fishery

Tools

Courtney, A. J. and Campbell, M. J. (2003) Reducing bycatch in the Queensland scallop fishery. Professional Fisherman, 25 (8). pp. 18-19.

Full text not currently attached. Access may be available via the Publisher's website or OpenAccess link.

Abstract

Discusses a research charter undertaken by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries which showed that bycatch in the state's scallop fishery can be reduced by 78% as a result of using bycatch reduction devices (BRD). Absence of adverse reaction in the catch rate of commercial size scallops; Effect of turtle excluder device and BRD on the catch rate of total bycatch.

Item Type:	Article
Business groups:	Animal Science
Subjects:	Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > By region or country > Australia Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Shellfish fisheries
Live Archive:	24 Jul 2013 02:47
Last Modified:	03 Sep 2021 16:44

Repository Staff Only: item control page