In light of the results, it is predicted that the population of sea trout is more
affected by sea lice than previously claimed. The trap presented in
this study should be a useful complementto the existing set oftools
used for monitoring sea lice infestation levels in sea trout and other
salmonids. It is recommended that the trap design be considered
a preferred method for sea lice infestation studies in the future.
Furthermore, although the trap was designed to catch sea trout,
other coastal fish were also caught. The trap is thus an appropriate
tool for studies when live coastal fish are required for laboratory
experiments, procurement of good-quality samples of fish scales,
experimental studies in the field, tag and recapture studies and for
the capture of fish for conservation purposes.