Location
Berlengas Islands, Portugal
Target catch
Multi-species, including hake (Merluccius merluccius), anglerfish (Lophius pescatorius), rays (Raja clavata, Raja brachyura), and sole (Solea solea)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
None
Effect on bycatch species
Significant reduction, especially for gulls and northern gannets within 20m of the vessel
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique