Determination of Ghost Fishing Starting Time by Four Different Baited Fish Traps in the Çanakkale Strait (North Aegean Sea)

In this study, the starting time of ghost fishing in baited fish traps were determined. Two separate trials using 4 different types (foldable, conical, “O” shaped Round and cylindrical) carried out Çanakkale Strait at a depth 5m between July - December 2013. A total 12 (3 for each trap type) used study. Each trial lasted period 45 days. Major features as follows: foldable had “V” inclined funnel; conical entrance from top; The on base; cylindrical side. all fresh sardine, black mussel bread placed net bag bait fixed traps. Underwater observations showed that entrapped escaped within 8-10 Fish mortality was due to accidental entanglement mesh material covering or predation. Molluscs such octopuses squids 4-7 days whereas crabs suffered cannibalism starvation their lower escape rates. conclusion, present study while cephalopods not observed, observed factor design location