Commercial viability of locating pelagic longline branchline weights at the hook to reduce seabird bycatch
Bycatch in pelagic longline fisheries threatens the viability of some seabird populations and reduces fishing efficiency. The mass of a branchline fishing weight and its distance from the hook significantly explain seabird catch risk during setting and hauling. We surveyed Hawaii tuna longline fishe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Inter-Research
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Endangered Species Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v43/p223-233/ |