Effects of Seals on Fisheries

<p dir="ltr">Information is presented on the effects of seals on exploited fish resources, and the fisheries on them in Scottish waters (with special reference to salmon) during the period 1959-1975.</p><p dir="ltr">This note presents information on the damage to fisheries by seals following main headings:</p><ol><li>Direct damage to fishing gear and to fish in the catch.</li><li>Predation by seals of fish in the sea.</li><li>Effects on the survival and/or "quality" of fish by parasites of which the seal is the final host.</li></ol><p></p>