Reducing seabird bycatch in longline fisheries by means of bird-scaring lines and underwater setting

Authors:

Lokkeborg, S.

Year:

2001

Journal/Publisher Name:

In Edward F. Melvin and Julia K. Parrish, eds. Seabid Bycatch: Trends, Roadblocks and Solutions.

Page #s:

33-41

Summary:

Bird-scaring lines and an underwater setting funnel reduced seabird bycatch in longlines off the coast of Norway. Catch of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), torsk (Brosme brosme), and ling (Molva molva) increased with use of the underwater setting funnel.

Link:

http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/aku/akuw99002.pdf

Field Studies

Location	Fishing Gear	Reduction Technique	Bycatch Species	Effect on Bycatch Species	Catch	Effect on Target Catch	Type	Edit link
Norway	Hooks-and-Lines	Sub-surface sets (gillnets)	Seabirds	Reduced bycatch	Multiple species	Increased catch	Field study in the wild
Norway	Hooks-and-Lines	Bird-scaring devices	Seabirds	Reduced bycatch	Multiple species	Increased catch	Field study in the wild