Trial of acoustic deterrents (porpoise pingers) for prevention of porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) bycatch

Authors
Sea Fish Industry Authority
Year
Page #s
33
Summary

Four commercially available pingers (AIRMAR, Aquamark 100, Fumunda, Save Wave Saver) were tested on vessels operating in Cornwall targeting hake with gillnets. Pingers were tested for their effectiveness at reducing incidental interactions between the gillnets and porpoises. Only one of the four tested pingers, AIRMAR, performed 'satisfactorily'. 

Field Studies

Trial of acoustic deterrents (porpoise pingers) for prevention of porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) bycatch

Study Type
Summary study
Location
Cornwall
Target catch
Hake
Effect on bycatch species
Only the AIRMAR pinger worked satisfactorily
Effect on target catch
N/A
Reduction technique
Fishing Gear