A comparison of circle hook and J hook performance in a western equatorial Atlantic Ocean pelagic longline fishery

Location
Equatorial Atlantic Ocean
Article
Target catch
Tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Bigeye and yellowfin tuna had higher survival rates when circle hooks were used
Effect on bycatch species
Sailfish, pelagic stingrays, and leatherback sea turtles, had higher catch rates on J-style hooks
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique