Seal-safe fishing gear comparison: Pots, traps, fyke nets, and gillnets in the Baltic Sea cod fishery
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Peter Ljungberg, Edmond Sacre, Daniel Rooth, Sara Königson
Summary
This scientific study evaluates four passive fishing gear types (pots, pontoon traps, fyke nets, and gillnets) in the Baltic Sea cod fishery to determine which are most compatible with recovering seal populations. The research found that while gillnets had the highest initial catch rates, they also suffered the most seal-induced damage, with over 50% of the catch affected. The study compares catchability, seal damage, handling time, and commercial viability across gear types, aiming to identify seal-safe alternatives that balance economic and ecological sustainability.
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bskySeal-safe fishing gear comparison: Pots, traps, fyke nets, and gillnets in the Baltic Sea cod fisheryfrontiersin.orgKey quotes
· 2 pulledResults indicated that while gillnets initially exhibited the highest catch rates, they also experienced the most substantial seal damage, with over 50% of the catch affected.
With recovering seal populations, there is a need to rethink fisheries technology and application to overcome economic and ecological obstacles while overcoming socially challenging situations.
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