Growing seal population threatens small-scale fishing
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 08:30
in Biology & Nature
Seals and the fishing industry compete for fish of all types no matter whether it is salmon, whitefish, herring or cod. Seal-safe fishing gear is the most sustainable solution, and we need knowledge about the behaviour of fish and seals in order to develop such gear. This is the conclusion reached by scientists at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.