Abstract: A trigger for a marine animal trap is preferably constructed from two identical, or nearly identical, parts. The two parts are substantially flat as manufactured, and are constructed to have connector sections that fold without breaking away from each substantially flat part. The connector sections overlap and secure to one another, preferably with integral connection facilitators on each connector section. Fingers from each substantially flat part converge towards one another when the connector sections are secured together. Optional excluder bars may be included on each substantially flat part, and may be bent towards one another and secured together.

Abstract: A trigger for a marine animal trap is preferably constructed from two identical, or nearly identical, parts. The two parts are substantially flat as manufactured, and are constructed to have connector sections that fold without breaking away from each substantially flat part. The connector sections overlap and secure to one another, preferably with integral connection facilitators on each connector section. Fingers from each substantially flat part converge towards one another when the connector sections are secured together. Optional excluder bars may be included on each substantially flat part, and may be bent towards one another and secured together.

Abstract: An entrance gate for a marine animal trap includes an elongate hinge member and multiple finger-like bails pivotally mounted to the hinge member in spaced-apart relation along the length of the hinge member. A mounting surface of the hinge member is positioned adjacent an entrance frame of the trap and has a generally concave shape that is adapted to fit the contour of the interior face of the entrance frame. The hinge member is removably mounted to the entrance frame using wire or plastic ties. A pivot end of each bail of the entrance gate is rotatably or pivotally supported within a guide space of the hinge member. The bails extend through notches formed in the hinge member opposite the mounting surface. The notches allow the bails to pivot inwardly from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the bails span between the top and bottom portions of the entrance opening.