• CREELSELECT—A method for determining the optimal creel mesh: Case study on Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) fishery in the Mediterranean Sea 

      Brčić, Jure; Herrmann, Bent; Mašanović, Marina; Šifner, Svjetlana Krstulović; Škeljo, Frane (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-31)
      In the laboratory, we investigated which sizes of <i>Nephrops</i> (<i>Nephrops norvegicus</i>) could pass through the meshes of different size and shape to establish a predictive model for the creels size selectivity. Predictions agreed well with the results from experimental fishing, demonstrating the reliability of this simple method. <i>Nephrops</i> minimum target size is 20 mm carapace length ...
    • Influence of soak time on catch performance of commercial creels targeting Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in the Mediterranean Sea 

      Brčić, Jure; Herrmann, Bent; Mašanović, Marina; Šifner, Svjetlana Krstulović; Škeljo, Frane (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-10-13)
      Creel catch performance is known to be affected by the soak time in many fisheries. If creels maintained their efficiency over longer periods, increase in soak time should lead to proportional increase in catch quantity. However, the exact shape of this relationship is unknown for creel fisheries targeting Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus). If it was known fishermen could adjust their fishing ...
    • Size selection of Nephrops norvegicus (L.) in commercial creel fishery in the Mediterranean Sea 

      Brčić, Jure; Herrmann, Bent; Mašanović, Marina; Baranović, Mateja; Šifner, Svjetlana Krstulović; Škeljo, Frane (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-23)
      In the Mediterranean Sea <i>Nephrops</i> (<i>Nephrops norvegicus</i>) is predominantly caught with bottom trawls, but it is also harvested with creels. While the size selection of <i>Nephrops</i> in bottom trawls is well documented, there is no previous information on creel size selection for this species. Therefore, sea trials were carried out to assess the selective properties of commercial creels ...
    • Use of biodegradable materials to reduce marine plastic pollution in small scale coastal longline fisheries 

      Cerbule, Kristine; Herrmann, Bent; Trumbić, Željka; Petrić, Mirela; Šifner, Svjetlana Krstulović; Grimaldo, Eduardo; Larsen, Roger B.; Brčić, Jure (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-14)
      Pollution from lost, abandoned, or discarded fishing gear is recognized as a global nature conservation concern. Longlining with hooks is a commonly applied fishing method in fisheries around the world. The longline gear consists of a mainline with a number of baited hooks that are attached to it by thinner twine (snoods) which are often made of plastic material such as polyamide (nylon) or ...