Fishing methods to reduce sea turtle mortality associated with pelagic longlines

Location

United States

Article

Fishing methods to reduce sea turtle mortality associated with pelagic longlines

Target catch

Swordfish and tuna

Study Type

Field study in the wild

Effect on target catch

Insignificant for swordfish but significant for bigeye tuna

Effect on bycatch species

Increased soak time increased bycatch

Bycatch species

Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle)

Fishing Gear

Hooks-and-Lines

Reduction technique

Decreased soak time