The devices remained active for five days without sunlight and used flashing LEDs, resulting in a 63 percent drop in unintended catch rates.

In addition, the boats with the solar nets even caught more of the desired yellowtail.
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The devices remained active for five days without sunlight and used flashing LEDs, resulting in a 63 percent drop in unintended catch rates.

In addition, the boats with the solar nets even caught more of the desired yellowtail.

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