Abstract
Jigging with artificial lights (squid jigging) and deploying of large scale trap-net (also known as a set-net in Japan), are the major methods to capture Japanese common squid Todarodes pacificus in western Japan. Squid jigging is a highly selective fishing method. However, it consumes large amount of energy for steaming to the fishing ground and for lighting. In contrast, trap-net fishing requires substantially less energy but its capture efficiency is strongly influenced by its stationary mode of capture. The primary objective of this study was to analyze how various environmental and biological factors such as the lunar cycle, tidal condition, wind direction and squid abundance affect the capture efficiency of squid jigging and trap-net fishing. We analyzed the effect of these factors on squid catch in five Fisheries Cooperative Associations located on four islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, western Japan. Our analysis shows that squid catch in jigging and trap-net fishing is mainly influenced by the lunar cycle but also tide and wind direction play a marked role. In addition, squid abundance significantly affects the catches in trap-net fishing. Recommendations are made to improve the overall profitability of squid fishing by proper choice of the capture method, location and season.
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We are grateful to members of the five Fisheries Cooperative and researchers of Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Fisheries for their help in collecting data.
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Masuda, D., Kai, S., Yamamoto, N. et al. The effect of lunar cycle, tidal condition and wind direction on the catches and profitability of Japanese common squid Todarodes pacificus jigging and trap-net fishing. Fish Sci 80, 1145–1157 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12562-014-0799-6
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