Twine Trial to Investigate Gear Design Impact on Cetacean Bycatch
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedTwine Trial to Investigate Gear Design Impact on Cetacean Bycatch
Awarded 01 Feb 2018
Awarded01 Feb 2018
Value£24,950.00
SupplierUniversity of St Andrews
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 7mo ago2mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2018Expired 30 Mar 2018
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to University of St Andrews for a twine trial investigating how gear design features influence bycatch rates, specifically assessing whether thinner twine reduces cetacean bycatch.
The project continues preliminary work with a larger sample size to identify key factors and develop effective mitigation methods.
The contract value is £24,950.
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