Authors Salvador, G. and J. Kenney Year 2002 Journal/Publisher Name NOAA Fisheries/Northeast Region Page #s 159 pp. Summary This is a compendium of various studies evaluating potential deterrents to large whale entanglements. Link http://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/whaletrp/plan/gear/large%20whale%… File attachments Document Salvador_kenney_2002 _reduced size.pdf Field Studies Large whale gear research summary Study Type Summary study Location Northwest Atlantic Target catch N/A Effect on bycatch species N/A Effect on target catch N/A Bycatch species Large Cetaceans (maximum length > 7.5 meters) Reduction technique Buoy lines with reduced breaking strength Quick-release gear Weak links/ropes Fishing Gear Pots Read more about Large whale gear research summary
Large whale gear research summary Study Type Summary study Location Northwest Atlantic Target catch N/A Effect on bycatch species N/A Effect on target catch N/A Bycatch species Large Cetaceans (maximum length > 7.5 meters) Reduction technique Buoy lines with reduced breaking strength Quick-release gear Weak links/ropes Fishing Gear Pots Read more about Large whale gear research summary