Field Study 567

Location
South Africa
Article
Target catch
tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
None reported
Effect on bycatch species
The mean total attack rate was similar for each design but diving birds attacked further astern in response to both tori line types compared to surface foraging birds. The "hybrid" line did not allow attacks by divers within 50 m but the "light" line al
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique