Abstract
Abstract Spatial distribution and intensity of gill net fishing activities in Lithuanian inshore waters of the Baltic Sea were studied in the winter of 1996/97 in order to identify the possible impact of these activities on wintering birds. Internationally important waterfowl and seabird wintering site along the coast of Palanga was found to overlap with intensive gill net fisheries. Consequently, Steller's Eiders wintering in compact flocks in this site are most likely to be adversely affected by gill net fishing. Other abundant species in this wintering site—Red-throated and Black-throated Divers and Long-tailed Ducks may also be subject to considerable pressure from gill net fisheries. More detailed investigations are needed to quantify these impacts and assess their significance.
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