Interactions between small cetaceans and the purse-seine fishery in western Portuguese waters

Interactions between small cetaceans and the purse-seine fishery in western Portuguese waters

Marine mammal interactions with Portuguese purse-seine fisheries operating in four different ports (Figueira da Foz, Sesimbra, Setúbal, Sines) were studied (July-October 2003). Observers accompanied commercial fishing vessels and monitored 48 fishing trips. An interview survey of skippers was also c...

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Main Authors: Laura Wise, Alexandra Silva, Marisa Ferreira, Mónica A. Silva, Marina Sequeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2007-06-01
Series:Scientia Marina
Subjects:
purse-seine
fishing activity
marine mammals
interaction
Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/19

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