Journal article
Aerial drone technology can assist compliance of trap fisheries
Fisheries management and ecology, Vol.27(4), pp.381-388
2020
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Abstract
Illegal fishing is a global issue that threatens the viability of fishing industries and biodiversity conservation. Management agencies typically use on‐ground surveillance to monitor and minimise illegal fishing practices, the efficacy of which may be enhanced by integrating emerging remote sensing technology. Affordable drones may contribute to cost‐effective detection of illegal fishing activity and associated gear, although their application has yet to be evaluated in many types of fisheries. Here, the utility of drones for the detection of crab traps and floats set in a shallow estuary was quantitatively tested, and the effects of survey altitudes, cameras and monitor screens on detection rates were determined. It was found that drone flight altitude and float colour influenced the detection rates of common crab trap floats, with infrared cameras improving the detection of floats camouflaged by black paint. However, the type of monitor screen used by the drone operator had no influence on the detection of crab traps. Overall, it appears drones can contribute to cost‐effective compliance in estuarine trap fisheries, and the approach can contribute to evidence‐based standard operating procedures.
Details
- Title
- Aerial drone technology can assist compliance of trap fisheries
- Creators
- Euan J Provost (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityPaul A Butcher (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityMelinda A Coleman (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityDaniel Bloom (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityBrendan P Kelaher (Author) - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Fisheries management and ecology, Vol.27(4), pp.381-388
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- ARC LIEF (LE170100007) Southern Cross University
- Identifiers
- 991012892298502368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; School of Environment, Science and Engineering; National Marine Science Centre
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article