A rapid bycatch assessment framework for small-scale fisheries: A case study on horseshoe crab (Tachypleus tridentatus) bycatch

Authors
Chen, X., Xie, M., Feng, J., Zou, J., Shi, J., Zhuang, L., Deng, J. and Xie, X.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Ocean & Coastal Management
Volume (Issue #)
266
Page #s
12
Contact information
Xiaohai Chen, Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Science, China- xyxie@scsfri.ac.cn
Summary

This summary study analyzes unintended horsehoe crab (Tachypleus tridentatus) bycatch in trawl and gillnet fisheries in the Letzhou Gulf, China. Estimates show at least 9120 ± 315 horseshoe crabs are caught annually. Bycatch rates increase in spring and autumn, and are higher in gillnet fisheries compared to trawl fisheries. The study also highlights several zones/areas of the Letzhou Gulf with "abundant shoal resources" and higher bycatch rates.

 

 

Link
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964569125001632

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