Authors Carretta, J.V., J. Barlow, and L. Enriquez Year 2008 Journal/Publisher Name Marine Mammal Science Volume (Issue #) 24(4) Page #s 956-961 Summary Acoustic pingers reduced bycatch of beaked whales to zero in the California drift gill net fishery. Link http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedfiles/divisions/prd/programs/coastal_marine_mamma… Field Studies Acoustic pingers eliminate beaked whale bycatch in a gill net fishery Study Type Field study in the wild Location California Target catch swordfish and sharks Effect on bycatch species Reduced bycatch to zero Effect on target catch Not available Bycatch species Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters) Reduction technique Acoustic deterrent devices Fishing Gear Gillnets Read more about Acoustic pingers eliminate beaked whale bycatch in a gill net fishery
Acoustic pingers eliminate beaked whale bycatch in a gill net fishery Study Type Field study in the wild Location California Target catch swordfish and sharks Effect on bycatch species Reduced bycatch to zero Effect on target catch Not available Bycatch species Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters) Reduction technique Acoustic deterrent devices Fishing Gear Gillnets Read more about Acoustic pingers eliminate beaked whale bycatch in a gill net fishery