Deep-sea sharks as by-catch of an experimental fishing survey for black scabbardfishes (Aphanopus spp.) off the Canary Islands (NE Atlantic)

The deep-sea sharks associated as by-catch of the Madeiran midwater drifting longline fishery for scabbardfishes (Aphanopus spp.) were investigated by means of an experimental survey at 800-1200 m depth within the Canary Islands Exclusive Economic Zone, whose fishing grounds have been exploited duri...

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Main Authors: Mafalda Freitas, Luísa Costa, João Delgado, Sebastián Jiménez, Viriato Timóteo, Joana Vasconcelos, José A. González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2018-12-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1772