Assessing the impacts of experimental derelict fish traps in the U.S. Virgin Islands [Poster]
Fish traps are commonly used throughout the Caribbean to catch reef fish species and lobster and are the primary gear of choice for fishermen in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Once they are lost or abandoned they are referred to as derelict fish traps (DFTs)and a widespread concern exists that they contribute to ghostfishing. Ghostfishing occurs when derelict fishing gear continues to catch fish and induce mortality. Despite the public concerns that DFTs are an environmental threat, few studies have quantified the level of ghostfishing in the Caribbean.To address concerns from the fishing community and other marine stakeholders, this study provides the first experimental examination of ghostfishing impacts to fish and the potential economic impacts to fisheries in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Main Authors: | Renchen, Gabrielle F., Pittman, Simon J., Clark, Randy, Caldow, Chris, Olsen , David |
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Format: | conference_item biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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2011
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Subjects: | Ecology, Fisheries, Management, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/30680 |
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