Protecting Atlantic Salmon from Bycatch
Mapping high-risk fishing areas
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A scientific study published in October 2026 in the Journal of Fish Biology investigated potential bycatch risks for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) during their marine migration across the Northeast Atlantic.
Researchers combined fisheries landing records from 2000 to 2022 with reconstructed salmon migration areas to identify where and when commercial fishing activities may overlap with migrating salmon.
The analysis revealed particularly high potential exposure to herring and mackerel fisheries between April and August, highlighting periods when salmon may face increased risks of accidental capture.
By identifying these potential bycatch hotspots, the research provides a scientific basis for improving monitoring and exploring targeted spatial and seasonal fisheries management measures.
Further research is needed to measure actual bycatch rates and determine which mitigation strategies would be most effective
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Fisheries Management
Sustainable Fisheries
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