Home-made fish traps reduce the capture of small shannies (Lipophrys pholis) compared to using hand-nets in the UK.

Published online
14 Dec 2020
Content type
Journal article
Journal title
Conservation Evidence
URL
https://www.conservationevidence.com/individual-study/8181

Author(s)
Barrett, C. J. & Johnson, M. L. & Hull, S. L.
Contact email(s)
christopher.barrett@cefas.co.uk

Publication language
English
Location
UK

Abstract

A replicated, controlled study in 2011-2012 found that using home-made fish traps reduced the capture of unwanted, small shannies Lipophrys pholis compared to using conventional hand-nets in intertidal habitats.

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