Abstract
In the Minidisc project 14 vessels fished under conditions corresponding to free choose of gear. Based on the skippers initial idea of gear adjustment and a subsequent interview 6 months later the experiences of the skippers´ choice of “free” gear, the process for adjusting it and the tools for evaluating the efficiency and selectivity are discussed. Only incremental development using elements from previous used gear and other fisheries were found. Gear development took place in an interaction between the skipper and trawl maker, while no research was involved. This indicates that free choice of gear (under monitored discard ban) would lead to incremental adjustments. Parts of the fleet would have difficulties in evaluating the gear and subsequently optimise by adjusting. This would leave a need for support for development of evaluation procedures, especially among the small vessels. Radical changes probably would still need collective or public investments.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2015 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | ICES Annual Science Conference 2015 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 21 Sept 2015 → 25 Sept 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | ICES Annual Science Conference 2015 |
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| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 21/09/2015 → 25/09/2015 |