Predicting optimal combinations of by‐catch reduction devices in trawl gears: A meta‐analytical approach

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Melli, V., Herrmann, B., Karlsen, J.D., Feekings, J. & Krag, L.A. (2019). Predicting optimal combinations of by‐catch reduction devices in trawl gears: A meta‐analytical approach. Fish and Fisheries, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/faf.12428 . This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.

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