Effects of hook and bait in a tropical northeast Atlantic pelagic longline fishery: Part I - Incidental sea turtle bycatch

Tropical northeast Atlantic

Article:

Effects of hook and bait in a tropical northeast Atlantic pelagic longline fishery: Part I - Incidental sea turtle bycatch

Target catch:

Swordfish

Study Type:

Field study in the wild

Effect on target catch:

Non reported

Effect on bycatch species:

Hardshell turtle interactions were reduced when both circle hook styles and mackerel bait were used.

Bycatch species:

Sea Turtles

Fishing Gear:

Hooks-and-Lines

Reduction technique:

Circle hooks