The current dredge configurations used to harvest atlantic sea scallops (placopecten magellanicus) allow some bycatch to escape, but some non-target animals are still retained

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NA21NMF4540008
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11.454 Unallied Projects
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West McLean, VA 22102, USA

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Preliminary results suggest that the modified cutting bar from a previously funded RSA project, significantly reduced bycatch of sand dollars, smaller sea scallops, and finfish without reducing catch of market-size scallops. Side-by-side video comparison showed higher turbulence behind the cutting bar on the modified dredge relative to the standard dredge at all tested angles. This turbulence appeared to be ejecting small sea scallops, sand dollars, and finfish through the roof of the twine top before reaching the chain bag. This modification to the scallop dredge could significantly reduce bycatch and increase catch efficiency. However, further testing is needed to evaluate how the modification performs over a wider range of fishing conditions and bycatch species. We propose to expand testing of this gear by US

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NA21NMF4540008 was awarded to National Fisheries Institute Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on April 1, 2021.

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