During 2001–2008, observers reported 47 loggerheads, 1
Kemp’s ridley, and 16 unidentified turtle interactions in scallop
dredge gear (Table 1, Fig. 2). In addition, 15 turtle interactions (9
loggerheads, 1 Kemp’s ridley, 5 unidentified) occurred on hauls
when an observer was “off-watch” and were excluded from the
rate analysis. Lastly, 8 severely decomposed turtles were caught in
scallop dredge gear from 2001 to 2008, though these turtle were
also excluded from the analysis because the state of decomposition
suggested they died prior to interacting with the gear.