Semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl
In this study, we investigate whether replacing conventional seabed-contacting otter boards with semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter (SAO) boards, which have the ability to maintain a given height above the seabed, affects the catch efficiency of a demersal fish trawl. Experimental fishing trials, usi...
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crcansciencepubl:10.1139/cjfas-2023-0224 2024-09-15T18:07:19+00:00 Semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl Eighani, Morteza Malta, Tiago Veiga Melli, Valentina O'Neill, Finbarr G. Ministry of Environment Green Development and Demonstration Program 2024 http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2023-0224 https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full-xml/10.1139/cjfas-2023-0224 https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/cjfas-2023-0224 en eng Canadian Science Publishing http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/page/about/CorporateTextAndDataMining Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences volume 81, issue 4, page 444-458 ISSN 0706-652X 1205-7533 journal-article 2024 crcansciencepubl https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2023-0224 2024-09-05T04:11:13Z In this study, we investigate whether replacing conventional seabed-contacting otter boards with semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter (SAO) boards, which have the ability to maintain a given height above the seabed, affects the catch efficiency of a demersal fish trawl. Experimental fishing trials, using the alternate haul method, were conducted in the Kattegat and Skagerrak with three otter board configurations using conventional seabed-contacting otter boards; the SAO set to maintain a target height over the seabed of 1 m; and the SAO set to maintain a target height of 5 m. Replacing conventional otter boards with SAO resulted in a loss of catch efficiency for haddock ( Melanogrammus aeglefinus), whiting ( Merlangius merlangus), and plaice ( Hippoglossoides platessoides), while no significant difference was found for cod ( Gadus morhua), common dab ( Limanda limanda), and lemon sole ( Microstomus kitt). When comparing the SAO-1 m and SAO-5 m, it was observed that SAO-5 m resulted in a loss of catch efficiency for haddock and plaice, a minimal reduction for cod, and no significant difference for whiting, common dab, and lemon sole. Article in Journal/Newspaper Gadus morhua Canadian Science Publishing Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 81 4 444 458 |
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In this study, we investigate whether replacing conventional seabed-contacting otter boards with semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter (SAO) boards, which have the ability to maintain a given height above the seabed, affects the catch efficiency of a demersal fish trawl. Experimental fishing trials, using the alternate haul method, were conducted in the Kattegat and Skagerrak with three otter board configurations using conventional seabed-contacting otter boards; the SAO set to maintain a target height over the seabed of 1 m; and the SAO set to maintain a target height of 5 m. Replacing conventional otter boards with SAO resulted in a loss of catch efficiency for haddock ( Melanogrammus aeglefinus), whiting ( Merlangius merlangus), and plaice ( Hippoglossoides platessoides), while no significant difference was found for cod ( Gadus morhua), common dab ( Limanda limanda), and lemon sole ( Microstomus kitt). When comparing the SAO-1 m and SAO-5 m, it was observed that SAO-5 m resulted in a loss of catch efficiency for haddock and plaice, a minimal reduction for cod, and no significant difference for whiting, common dab, and lemon sole. |
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Eighani, Morteza Malta, Tiago Veiga Melli, Valentina O'Neill, Finbarr G. Semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl |
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Eighani, Morteza Malta, Tiago Veiga Melli, Valentina O'Neill, Finbarr G. |
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Semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl |
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Semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl |
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Semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl |
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semi-pelagic self-adjusting otter boards: effects on the catching performance of a demersal trawl |
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