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Citation: Beverly, S., 2005. World Wildlife Fund Smartgear 2005 grand prize winner.
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Summary:

Deep water setting techniques, tested on longline gear in Hawaii, reduced bycatch of sea turtles and striped marlin. Bycatch of target species, bigeye tuna, increased 1.27 times.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
Hawaii Hooks-and-Lines Deep sets Sea Turtles Reduced bycatch Bigeye tuna Increased target catch In the wild
Hawaii Hooks-and-Lines Deep sets Bony Fishes Reduced bycatch Bigeye tuna Increased target catch In the wild