In-situ observations of Antillean fish trap contents in Southwest Puerto Rico: Relating catch to habitat and damage potential
The shelf-wide distribution of Antillean fish traps has been monitored in southwest Puerto Rico since 2002 to evaluate the benthic impacts of trap fishing within coralline habitats. Of 1438 traps documented in surface surveys to date, 161 traps were asses...
The effect of traps on essential fishery habitat in the Florida Keys
The development of ecologically sustainable fishing practices is a vital component of successful fisheries management. Trap-based fisheries, like the spiny lobster (P. argus) fishery in Florida, have the potential to maintain catch efficiency and reduce t...
Does trap fishing impact coral reef ecosystems? An update
"Trap fishing for fishes and lobster is common near coral reefs in the Caribbean, but little is known about the effects of these stationary gears on targeted habitats. We are in the middle of a multi-year project (2001-2005) in the U. S. Virgin Islands, P...
Trap fishing in the U.S. Virgin Islands: How and where effort is exerted
"Trap fishing for fishes and lobsters is common in waters of the U. S. Virgin Islands and may affect coral ecosystem structure and function. We examined data on overall fishing patterns from trip reports by 103 fishermen during July 2000 - June 2001. Trip...
The user of fish traps in Puerto Rico: Current practice, long-term changes, and fishers' perceptions
"Traps are used extensively by artisanal fishers in the Caribbean for catching fishes and crustaceans in diverse habitats. An interdisciplinary study incorporating fisher knowledge and quantitative field surveys was employed to study current trap fishing ...
The Effects of Trap Fishing in Coralline Habitats: What Do We Know? How Do We Learn More?
Trap fishing in United States waters occurs in coral habitats in the Florida Keys, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Although the numbers of traps fished and the general placement areas of traps are known, there is little information on the exact place...
Effects of trap fishing on coral reefs and associated habitats in the US Caribbean [Project:trap_impacts_studiesCarib.mxd]
We are conducting surveys of trap distributions, targeted habitats, trap damage to coral reefs and associated habitats, and spatial/temporal distribution of catches. Field work was conducted with local partners: FWCC in Florida Keys; UPR-M in Puerto Rico ...
Effects of trap fishing on coral reefs and associated habitats in the Florida Keys [Project title: trap_impacts_studiesFL.mxd]
We conducted surveys of trap distributions, targeted habitats, trap damage to coral reefs and associated habitats, and spatial/temporal distribution of catches. Field work was conducted with local partners: FWCC in Florida Keys (this data set); UPR-M in P...
In-situ observations of Antillean fish trap contents in Southwest Puerto Rico: Relating catch to habitat and damage potential
Effects of trap fishing on coral reefs and associated habitats in the US Caribbean [Project:trap_impacts_studiesCarib.mxd]