North Sea Eliminator type gear trials 2009/10 - Fisheries Science Partnership

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To provide new information on comparative catch profiles of the "eliminator" trawl to those from a conventional trawl fitted with belly cod-escape panels. And to address industry concerns that the "eliminator" trawl is not the only trawl design, which can effectively reduce cod catches in the North Sea.