Small-scale driftnets in the Mediterranean: Technical features, legal constraints and management options for the reduction of protected species bycatch
100 vessels are involved in the small scale driftnet fisheries in EU Mediterranean. The study confirm the full environmental sustainability of the small scale driftnets. Small meshes (70 mm) will save traditional mètiers and sensitive species. Using twines in small driftnets makes rather unlikely the catch of marine mammals. Within 3 miles from the coast driftnet-sensitive species interactions reduce.