Effects of mesh size and escape gaps on discarding in an Australian giant mud crab (Scylla serrata) trap fishery.

In response to concerns over excessive discarding from Australian recreational round traps (with four funnel entrances) used to target giant mud crabs, Scylla serrata, an experiment was done to assess the independent and cumulative utility of paired, bottom-located horizontal escape gaps (46×120 mm)...

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Main Authors: Matt K Broadhurst, Paul A Butcher, Brian R Cullis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4152283?pdf=render