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Citation
Gear
Species
Technique/Category
2016
Shet R, Baker B, Sherwin S, et al (2016) Assessing the importance of net colour as a seabird bycatch mitigation measure in gillnet fishing. In: ACAP - Seventh Meeting of the Seabird Bycatch Working Group. ACAP-SBWG7 Inf 10, La Serena, Chile
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Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2023
Post S, Merkel F, Bak-Jensen Z, et al (2023) Bycatch mitigation in the West Greenland lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) fishery using modified gillnets. Royal Society Open Science 10:221536. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.221536
GN
Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Spatial & temporal measures
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2021
Oliveira N, Almeida A, Alonso H, et al (2021) A contribution to reducing bycatch in a high priority area for seabird conservation in Portugal. Bird Conservation International 31:553–572. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0959270920000489
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GN
Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Decoys
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2016
Crawford R, Mangel J, Morgan K (2016) Gillnet Bycatch of ACAP Species and Ongoing Mitigation Development. In: ACAP - Seventh Meeting of the Seabird Bycatch Working Group. ACAP-SBWG7 Inf 09, La Serena, Chile
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Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Illumination of gillnets
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
Management Categories
Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates
2019
Field R, Crawford R, Enever R, et al (2019) High contrast panels and lights do not reduce bird bycatch in Baltic Sea gillnet fisheries. Global Ecology and Conservation 18:e00602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00602
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Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Illumination of gillnets
Lightsticks / light attractors
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2018
Almeida, Ameryk A, Campos B, et al (2018) Study on mitigation measures to minimise seabird bycatch in gillnet fisheries. European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
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Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Gear configuration - other
Spatial & temporal measures
Sub-surface gillnets
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2015
Martin GR, Crawford R (2015) Reducing bycatch in gillnets: A sensory ecology perspective. Global Ecology and Conservation 3:28–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2014.11.004
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Marine Mammals
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Sea Turtles
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Seabirds
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Sharks and Rays
Mitigation Techniques
Acoustic deterrents and attractors
Illumination of gillnets
Lightsticks / light attractors
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2015
Wiedenfeld DA, Crawford R, Pott CM (2015) Results of a Workshop on Reduction of Bycatch of Seabirds, Sea Turtles, and Sea Mammals in Gillnets. American Bird Conservanct and Birdlife International
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Marine Mammals
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Sea Turtles
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Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Gear configuration - other
Illumination of gillnets
Pingers - acoustic alarms
Sub-surface gillnets
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
1999
Melvin EF, Parrish JK, Conquest LL (1999) Novel Tools to Reduce Seabird Bycatch in Coastal Gillnet Fisheries. Conservation Biology 13:1386–1397. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-1739.1999.98426.x
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Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Gear configuration - other
Night / day setting
Pingers - acoustic alarms
Spatial & temporal measures
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2001
Melvin EF, Parrish JK (eds) (2001) Seabird bycatch: trends, roadblocks, and solutions. Proceedings of the Symposium 26-27 February 1999. University of Alaska Sea Grant, Fairbanks, Alaska
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GN
Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Dyed bait
Line weighting & bait sink rate
Management of offal discharge
Night / day setting
Pingers - acoustic alarms
Streamer (tori) lines
Underwater setting techniques
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
2011
Løkkeborg S (2011) Best practices to mitigate seabird bycatch in longline, trawl and gillnet fisheries - efficiency and practical applicability. Marine Ecology Progress Series 435:285–303. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09227
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GN
Seabirds
Mitigation Techniques
Bait caster
Chemical deterrents or attractants
Line shooter
Line weighting & bait sink rate
Management of offal discharge
Night / day setting
Pingers - acoustic alarms
Side-setting
Spatial & temporal measures
Streamer (tori) lines
Sub-surface gillnets
Underwater setting techniques
Visual alerts for gillnets - other
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