The impact of seals on fisheries

The impact of seals on fisheries

Although some species of seals have become extinct, others are increasing in number. Seals may have an adverse effect on fisheries in terms of damage to fishing gear, the spread of parasites to commercial fish species, and competition with man for fish. The potential benefits of seal culling are ass...

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Veröffentlicht in:Marine policy 1987-07, Vol.11 (3), p.196-204
1. Verfasser: Gulland, J.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Fishery industry
Marine
Pinnipedia
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Zusammenfassung:Although some species of seals have become extinct, others are increasing in number. Seals may have an adverse effect on fisheries in terms of damage to fishing gear, the spread of parasites to commercial fish species, and competition with man for fish. The potential benefits of seal culling are assessed.
ISSN:0308-597X
1872-9460
DOI:10.1016/0308-597X(87)90056-X