Field Study 536

Location
Hawaii
Article
Target catch
Bigeye tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
There were no significant differences in catch, catch rate or mean length for bigeye tunas. Survival was significantly higher for bigeye tuna caught on circle vs. Japanese style hooks.
Effect on bycatch species
Catch rates on circle hooks were significantly lower than on Japanese style and "J" hooks for 16 and 8 species respectively. Fish length was significantly shorter for four species on Japanese style hooks and for three species on "J" hooks. Survival was
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique