Shrimp and Bycatch Estimates from Trawling and Trapping in Clio Channel

Beam trawl and prawn trap catch data from two locations in Clio Channel, British Columbia, compiled by Meagan Mak. The dataset enumerates shrimp and bycatch estimates from surveys conducted in 2001 and 2002. It provides information for investigating ecosystem modification by fishing gear.

Use Cases

• Analyze shrimp catch estimates from beam trawling in Bones Bay and Turnour Bay to compare seasonal effects between October 2001 and January 2002.
• Study bycatch estimates associated with prawn trapping in Turnour Bay during March 2002 to assess non-target species impact.
• Compare catch data between beam trawl and prawn trap gear types at the same location (Turnour Bay) to evaluate gear selectivity.

Strengths

• Data originates from a structured scientific project by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
• Surveys were conducted at two distinct locations (Bones Bay and Turnour Bay) in Clio Channel.
• Catch data is separated by gear type (beam trawl and prawn trap) and specific survey months.

Limitations

• The dataset is small, covering only three survey events across two locations.
• Data is temporally limited to a short period from 2001 to 2002 and may not reflect current conditions.
• Specific column names, row counts, and sample data are unavailable, limiting initial assessment of structure.

Provenance

Source

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Collection Method

Beam trawl and prawn trap surveys conducted in Clio Channel.

Time Range

October 2001, January 2002, and March 2002

Freshness

Data was last updated in March 2026, though the underlying surveys are from 2001-2002.

Geography

Clio Channel, south-central coast of British Columbia, Canada (specifically Bones Bay and Turnour Bay).