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R119 - A review of non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels
Evidence requirement R119: A review of non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels
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Requirement R119
To review options and efficacy of non-lethal seal deterrents that can be deployed by fishing vessels in open sea fisheries and recommend a device/devices or practices
Requirement detail
The Marine Management Organisation advocates the use of non-lethal deterrents for control of seals from fishing vessels however, a comprehensive understanding of options and their effectiveness in open sea fisheries would improve the specificity of advice.
MMO use
Marine Conservation: Inform advice on implementing the Conservation of Seals Act 1970 and to implement Defra policy to try non-lethal deterrents before using the lethal method.
External interest:
Natural England, Cefas
Delivery target:
2018, Q4