Comparison of three seabird bycatch avoidance methods in Hawaii pelagic longline fisheries

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Citation: Gilman, E., N. Brothers, and D.R. Kobayashi, 2007. Comparison of three seabird bycatch avoidance methods in Hawaii pelagic longline fisheries. Fisheries Science, 73(1), ps 208-210.
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Summary:

Side-setting in combination with a bird curtain resulted in the lowest seabird--
Black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) and Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis)--capture rate when placed on pelagic longline gear for tuna and swordfish in Hawaiian waters when compared to underwater setting chutes and blue-dyed bait.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
Hawaii Hooks-and-Lines Side sets Seabirds Resulted in lowest capture rate when used with bird curtain Swordfish and tuna In the wild
Hawaii Hooks-and-Lines Bird curtain Seabirds Resulted in lowest capture rate when used with side-setting Swordfish and tuna In the wild