Experiments in the western Atlantic Northeast Distant Waters to evaluate sea turtle mitigation measures in the pelagic longline fishery. Report on experiments conducted in 2001-2003.

Location
Atlantic
Article
Experiments in the Western Atlantic Northeast Distant Waters to Evaluate Sea Turtle Mitigation Measures in the Pelagic Longline Fishery. Report on Experiments Conducted in 2001-2003
Target catch
swordfish and tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Swordfish catch decreased when circle hooks were baited with squid but increased when baited with mackerel. Tuna catch increased when circle hooks were baited with squid but decreased when baited with mackerel.
Effect on bycatch species
Reduced interactions
Bycatch species
Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle)
Demochelys coriacea (Leatherback sea turtle)
Fishing Gear
Hooks-and-Lines
Reduction technique
Alternative bait