Location
Gulf of California, Mexico
Target catch
Variety of bony fish, including spotted sand bass (Paralabrax maculatofasciatus) and California halibut ( Paralichthys californicus)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Overall, there was no significant impact, but UV LEDs significantly decreased Siluriformes and Perciformes catch. Orange LEDs also reduced Siluriformes catch (not significantly).
Effect on bycatch species
Decrease in elasmobranch bycatch ranging from 24-55%, with orange LEDs most effective at reducing bycatch.
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique