System and Method for Reducing Bycatch
OwnerAndrew Redfearninventor
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a system for catching shrimp that minimizes bycatch. The system implements a guiding light feature that directs fish to an escape opening strategically placed in the net.
Claims5
A method of netting shrimp that minimizes undesired bycatch, the method comprises providing a net suitable for catching shrimp, providing an opening in the net that allows for undesired fish to escape, and positioning a light at the outer side of the opening such that undesired fish are directed toward the opening and allowed to safely escape from the net.
A shrimp net comprising a mouth, a guiding panel, a grid positioned at the distal end of the guiding panel, an escape hatch for large sea creatures and a cod end at the distal end of said net, said net further comprising a conduit having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the conduit fluidly communicates with the net and second end has a light proximate thereto, effective to encourage undesired fish to escape the net.
A shrimp net comprising a mouth, a guiding panel, a grid positioned at the distal end of the guiding panel, an escape hatch for large sea creatures and a cod end at the distal end of said net, said net further comprising a an opening, a scoop associated with said opening to direct current through said opening, and a light proximate to said opening effective to attract undesired fish to the opening for escaping the net.
A bycatch reduction kit for installation into a shrimp net comprising at least one scoop or conduit and a battery powered, water-proof light.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.