Spearfishing promotes a timidity syndrome and increases the safe operating distances in fish
V. Sbragaglia, L. Morroni, L. Bramanti, B. Weitzmann, R. Arlinghaus, E. Azzurro
This study shows spearfishing increases timidity in fish, leading to longer flight initiation distances and reduced catchability, with effects varying by species and protection status.
bioRxiv · Oct 18, 2017Ecology