Fishing and Gear Technology (2+1) copy 1

14.2.Turtle Excluder Device

Unit 15 - Selectivity in fishing gear

15.2.Turtle Excluder Device

Through experiments CIFT developed a Turtle excluder device known as CIFT-TED. Marine Products Export Development Authority is popularizing the turtle excluder devices. Most of the experiments were conducted in the east coast of India as occurrences of turtles are more in the east coast.