  : Gill nets can have a measure of selectivity that other fishing methods don't have, and gill netting in some contexts is not necessarily a problem, and indeed might be preferable to other methods. It depends on whether or not the non targeted species are getting entangled. The author of that report has a strong academic background in fisheries, and there is no reason to suppose he is fudging his data. There is very little balancing from the other side in this article, and I don't think this modest effort in a minor context is out of place. I agree generally with your reservations, but balance is also needed. I would agree with removing it you can find a better sourced report on contexts where gill netting may be a good choice.   