sivusaalis
Sivusaalis is a term used in Finnish fisheries to describe the portion of a fishing operation’s catch that is not the intended target species. It consists of non-target species, undersized individuals of target species, and sometimes protected or non-commercial species that are caught unintentionally by the gear. The composition of sivusaalis depends on the fishing method (for example trawls, gillnets, longlines, or pots), the species present in the area, and the season.
In practice, sivusaalis can include various marine organisms such as juvenile fish, non-target fish species, crustaceans,
Regulation and management of sivusaalis aim to reduce ecological impacts and improve stock assessments. Measures include
Etymologically, sivusaalis combines sivu meaning “side” and saalis meaning “catch,” reflecting its status as the incidental