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Pinger Use on Gillnets Instruction & Background Information
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Pinger Use on Gillnets Instruction & Background Information
Published:
1999
View a report on acoustic pingers and how they are helping to reduce bycatch of porpoises and dolphins in gillnets.
Table of Contents
1.0 Acoustic pingers
2.0 Pinger structure and assembly
3.0 Pinger attachment to gillnet
3.1 Inside a bait bag
3.2 Direct attachment
4.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting
5.0 Batteries
6.0 Pinger manufacturer contact information
7.0 Additional background on acoustic deterrents for marine mammals
7.1 Gillnet fishing and marine mammals
7.2 Acoustic devices and marine mammal conflicts in fisheries
8.0 Data keeping -what to do if you catch a dolphin
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