To examine the effect on catches of using 80mm and 110mm cod-ends in the
eastern and western Irish Sea plaice fishery using twin-rig otter trawls. To
investigate the bycatch of cod in the eastern Irish Sea plaice fishery. To
provide data on catch composition of the different types of Nephrops trawlers
in the fleet operating from Northern Ireland, with particular emphasis on
bycatch and discarding of cod and whiting. To provide information relevant to
the design of a forthcoming FIFG-funded gear selectivity trial of Nephrops
trawls in the Irish Sea involving ANIFPO and DARD(NI).
