Excluder saves sea lions and seals

Article Abstract:

Sea lion excluder device (SLED) is designed to stop large marine mammals dying in trawls by Squid Fishery Management Co., which holds the patent on SLED design. The device consisting of a trawl grid that allows squid and hoki to pass through but other mammals like sea lions, fur seals and dolphins exit through an escape hatch. Still research is in progress to make refinements in the SLED.

Sea lions

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Dolphin trials continue

Article Abstract:

Research agencies from Europe are developing fishing gear in France. These devices are for reducing bycatches. These equipments are also being installed on trawlers and tested. It is noted that the trawlers were able to catch the usual amount of fish without any dolphins.

Europe, Science & research, Research, Innovations, Dolphins, Dolphins (Mammals), Delphinidae, Fishery scientists

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How NZ keeps fleets in check

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'Detecting Fisheries Fraud on land as well as at Sea' will be the paper submitted by New Zealand's Ministry of Fisheries Compliance Conference. How New Zealand has achieved this is discussed.

General services, Government domestic functions, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Safety and security measures, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Natural resource policy

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