3.1.2. Effects of biofouling on derelict fishing gear behavior
The presence and degree of biofouling on DFG may provide an
indication of how long the gear has been in the water and may also
alter the behavior of DFG. Several recommendations to better
understand the effects of fouling on DFG characteristics and behavior
are suggested. Measurement of the size of biological fouling
species/colonies on DFG correlated to the species’ growth rates