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Catching power of pots for wrasse Evaluation of the relative catching power of pots for north European wrasse (Labridae)
Author(s) -
Treasurer By J. W.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of applied ichthyology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.392
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1439-0426
pISSN - 0175-8659
DOI - 10.1046/j.1439-0426.2000.00141.x
Subject(s) - wrasse , biology , fishery , power (physics) , fish <actinopterygii> , physics , quantum mechanics
The relative catching power of three types of pot was examined in aquaria and field trials. The Sunart trap was more efficient in catching goldsinny ( Ctenolabrus rupestris (L.)) and rock cook wrasse ( Centrolabrus exoletus (L.)) than was the prawn creel or the Norwegian trap; all catches were enhanced by using fish bait. Although the catch rate is lower, the Norwegian pot may still be preferred by fishermen since damage to wrasse is minimised.