Pesquerías de atún en el Golfo de Bizkaia e impacti de métodos de pesca antiselectivos

Abstract

With reference to the general impact of anti-selective fishing methods, it is necessary to underline the disproportionate increase of the tuna catches with these techniques. This constitutes a blatant example of anti-selective fishing while discarding a considerable amount of fish. The excessive length of drifting together with the notable depredating capacity of dragnets mean a real danger for a sustainable fishing, in violation of International, Community and internal Laws. Existing studies demonstrate the negative impact of such fishing methods in the fishing activity for ships, target species or with respect to unintended catches.