Pinger Use on Gillnets Instruction & Background Information

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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
• References