FISHING GEAR

Australian fishermen design water sprayer to help protect seabirds

Australian fishermen operating in the South East Trawl fishery have come up with a new device to scare birds away from warp lines.

A water sprayer in action in the South East Trawl fishery. Picture courtesy of the vessel Lady Miriam

Australian fishermen operating in the South East Trawl fishery have come up with a new device to scare birds away from warp lines.

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