Using an Exempted Fishing Permit for a Large-scale Test of a Selective Flatfish Trawl in the Continental Shelf Flatfish Fishery

Identification Information

Citation

Originator: Parker, S., M. Saelens, S. Kupillas and R. Hannah

Publish Date: 2004

Online Link: None

BPA Project #:

Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center of NOAA conducted an Exempted Fishing Permit fishery test of a new selective flatfish trawl to estimate bycatch rates in the continental shelf flatfish fishery. Eight vessels participated, with observer coverage from May through October 2003. The trawl performed well and reductions in bycatch observed were consistent with the effects previously demonstrated in the controlled experiments. We recommend that a flatfish target fishery using this trawl be developed for use on the continental shelf off the west coast as a mechanism to reduce bycatch of some critical rockfish species.

Purpose:

Time Period of Content:

Geographic Extent: Central Coast of Oregon

Status: Final

Use Constraints:

Format: PDF File

Data Quality Information

Lineage-Source:

Data Information

No data information was supplied.

Entity and Attribute Information

Attributes Description: Field attribute information is available in the attached file(s).

Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? No