Name/Org : Dr. Steven Cooke/Carleton University
Status:Completed
DESCRIPTION Researchers at Carleton University’s Biology Department conducted research to determine mortality rates due to bycatch of at risk turtle species occurring from freshwater fisheries. The , map, and snapping turtles and the not at risk painted turtle are often unintentionally caught in commercial fishing gear so this research is looking into mechanisms that cen be effectively be put in place to minimize this source of mortality..
Results:TK
