Escape Gap (IMAGE) Wildlife Conservation Society Caption Measuring only one foot in height and an inch and a half in width, the escape gaps used by fishers in the study have already produced measurable results. Basket traps with escape gaps captured fish some 31 percent longer and 55 percent heavier than fish caught in regular traps with escape gaps. Credit Ines Gomes Usage Restrictions One-time usage only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.