s net illumination a silver bullet for mitigating sea turtle bycatch in set net fisheries?

Authors
Jančič, M., Benussi, M., Amančić, S., Mackelworth, P., Holcer, D. and Lazar, B.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Biological conservation
Volume (Issue #)
302
Page #s
9
Contact information
Bojan Lazar, University of Primorska, Slovenia- bojan.lazar@upr.si (B. Lazar).
Summary

The authors trialed the effectiveness of green LED lights to reduce sea turtle bycatch in bottom-set gill and trammel nets in the northeastern Adriatic Sea (territorial waters of Croatia and Slovenia) . The result was no significant change in sea turtle bycatch, and a significant decrease (35%) of primary target catch. Although net illumination has been highly effective (up to 93%) in reducing sea turtle bycatch in other regions, this study highlights the importance of regional variability in mitigation measures.

Link
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320724004130

Field Studies

s net illumination a silver bullet for mitigating sea turtle bycatch in set net fisheries?

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
NE Adriatic Sea
Target catch
multiple fishes, including: common smooth-hound shark (Mustelus mustelus), blackspotted smooth-hound shark (M. punctulatus), common sole (Solea solea)
Effect on bycatch species
none
Effect on target catch
significant reduction
Bycatch species
Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle)
Reduction technique
Visual deterrents
Fishing Gear
Gillnets