Predictive models and comparison of the selectivity of standard (T0) and turned mesh (T90) codends for three species in the

a b s t r a c t The main objective of this study was to compare and predict the size selective properties of 90◦ turned mesh codends (T90) with those of similar standard diamond mesh codends (T0) without other design changes. In particular, we wanted to investigate whether a T90 codend can be a simple way to improve size selectivity in the multi-species Mediterranean demersal trawl fisheries. Data were collected and

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