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15. Introduction of artificial laying beds for cuttlefish
In Djifer in the Petite-Côte a region of Senegal, cuttlefish (Sepia lycidas) is an important product, accounting for 26% of the total value of the catch. In recent years, however, cuttlefish catches in Djifer have declined and the size of the caught cuttlefish has become smaller. In Djifer, cuttlefish are caught in traps and the branches attached to the traps serve as spawning places for cuttlefish, making the trap fishery a resource management fishery. COGEPAS has worked to promote the increase of the cuttlefish stock through the use of spawning beds.