Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
2018, Vol 18, Num, 2 (Pages: 357-358)
Abnormal Raja clavata (Rajidae) in the Aegean Sea: a Ghost Fishing Effect
Okan Akyol 1 ,Ilker Aydin 1
1 Ege University, Faculty of Fisheries, 35440 Urla, Izmir, Turkey
DOI :
10.4194/1303-2712-v18_2_15
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The paper reports the capture of an abnormal specimen of Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758 measuring 400 mm DW and
weighing 987 g. This cartilaginous fish was caught from Çandarlı Bay (Izmir) by a commercial trawler. This specimen has
nose and tail deformities due to caught with a piece of trammel net (i.e. ghost fishing effect) and this phenomenon was
discussed and commented.
Keywords :
Raja clavata, anomaly, derelict fishing gear, Çandarlı Bay, Aegean Sea