A preliminary investigation into benthic physical disturbance associated with creel fishing and an assessment of potential impacts on biogenic habitats formed by Limaria hians: NatureScot Research Report 1398

Compared to the use of some other types of fishing gear, relatively little is known about the level of disturbance associated with creels. The sensitivity of benthic habitats to physical disturbance varies significantly and biogenic habitats are often among the most sensitive. This study aims to characterise physical disturbance associated with creel deployment and recovery and evaluate the impact of comparable levels of disturbance on biogenic habitats formed by the flame shell Limaria hians.