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Institute of

OF Baltic Sea Fisheries

CODEND configuration

Different morphologies (especially body cross section) of cod and flatfish can be utilized to adjust species specific selectivity. While flatfish fit more easily through netting in standard configuration (diamond or T0 meshes), square meshes (as applied in the BACOMA design) or diamond meshes, which are turned by 90° (T90) are suitable for cod escapement.

Three different codend designs are usable to achieve cod escapement while catching flatfish:

Other Devices to avoid bycatch of cod

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