Determination and Demonstration of the Feasibility of Using Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) to Enhance Recreational and Commercial Fisheries in Puerto Rico and the Development of an Artificial Reef Siting Plan

摘要

The project demonstrated the feasibility of using fish aggregating devices (FADS) to increase harvest of underutilized species in Puerto Rico. A siting plan for FADS and artificial reefs around Puerto Rico was also developed. The report describes and documents the project which evaluated the use of FADS between June and December 1986, by trolling, scuba diving, monitoring commercial live-bait night fishing, study team night fishing, and experimental longlining.