Harnessing solar energy to reduce sea turtle bycatch

Location
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Article
Target catch
yellowtail amberjack (Seriola dorsalis)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
No significant difference in catch between illuminated and non-illuminated nets
Effect on bycatch species
63% reduction in predicted mean sea turtle bycatch rates
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique