Do pingers reduce interactions between bottlenose dolphins and nets around the Balearic Islands? | Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction

Submitted by AMackay on February 3, 2009 – 12:11

Balearic Islands, Mediterranean Sea Increased target catch (but not significant) 49% reduction in depredation rate by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

• Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)

• Acoustic deterrent devices