Critical evaluation of fish abdomen deflation as a means of enhancing survival of undersized catch in the reef fish fishery. Interim report February 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998.

Abstract

This study determined the effectiveness of venting of undersized reef fish for enhancing the survival of released reef fish, developed guidelines by species and depth for venting or not venting reef fish, and provided data on survival and movement of deflated and non-deflated reef fish.