Preliminary report of side-setting experiments in a large sized longline vessel

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Citation: Yokota, K. and Kiyota, M., 2006. Preliminary report of side-setting experiments in a large sized longline vessel. National research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries, Fisheries Research Agency, Japan.
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Summary:

Side-setting of longline fishing gear in the western North Pacific deterred seabirds-- Black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) and Laysan albatross Phoebastria immutabilis)?from taking bait and improved the sinking rate of baited hooks.
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Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
North Pacific Hooks-and-Lines Side sets Seabirds Deterred seabirds from taking bait Swordfish In the wild