Do pingers reduce interactions between bottlenose dolphins and nets around the Balearic Islands?

Location
Balearic Islands, Spain
Article
Do pingers reduce interactions between bottlenose dolphins and nets around the Balearic Islands?
Target catch
Mixed species
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Increased target catch (but not significant)
Effect on bycatch species
49% reduction in depredation rate by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
Bycatch species
Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)
Tursiops truncatus (Bottlenose dolphin)
Fishing Gear
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Reduction technique
Acoustic deterrent devices