The Evaluation of Ghost Fishing Preventors for Shellfish Traps

Summary

This report describes and investigation into the phenomenon of 'ghost fishing' by shellfish traps. Ghost fishing can occur when fishing gear is lost from the control of its owner and continues to produce fishing mortality.

Author

• J. Swarbrick,
• K. Arkley

Publication Reference No.

SR549

Publication date

01 December 2002

Category

• Technical Report
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