Direct comparison of seabird avoidance effect between two types of tori lines in longline fishing experiments

Authors
Yokota, K., Minami, H. and Kiyota, M.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
Volume (Issue #)
WCPFC-SC4-2008/EB-WP-7
Page #s
11
Contact information
National Research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries, Fisheries Research Agency, Japan
Summary

Two types of tori-lines (tori-line and tori-line light streamer) were tested aboard commercial and research longline vessels in the western North Pacific to determine their effectiveness for seabird avoidance.  The tori-line light streamer reduced bait-taking behavior (primarily Laysan albatross) and bycatch of seabirds (primarily Laysan albatross) compared to the tori-line.  Therefore, the tori-line light streamer is a good option for avoiding seabird bycatch in this longline fishery.