BIM releases progress report on pelagic excluder trial

A progress report outlining findings from the pelagic excluder trial is now available.

This aim of this trial is to help reduce interactions between the Irish pelagic fleet and endangered, threatened and protected species.

The innovative device is designed to allow larger non-target species to safely escape while maintaining effective fishing operations.

The project is being delivered through the Irish Fisheries Science Research Partnership (IFSRP) in collaboration with the Killybegs Fishermens Organisation Ltd , KT Nets, BIM, Marine Institute, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)

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