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Submitted by morgaac on May 19, 2016 – 13:59 groundfish and pelagic species Groundfish hook and line gear posed were determined to pose the greatest threat during summer resident period in Critical Habitat Eubalaena glacialis (NA Right whale)

Melvin, E., Guy, T. and Sato, N. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Washington Sea Grant University of Washington Box 355020 Seattle, WA 98195 Hybrid streamer lines with weighted and unweighted branch lines were tested for their effectiveness in reducing seabird interactions with longline gear during the 2010 tuna joint venture fishery in the South […]

Submitted by morgaac on August 30, 2011 – 15:52 Catch rates of fish were not significantly different between the two branchline types at night or during the dawn. Catch rates of birds were higher on unweighted compared to weighted branchlines.

Submitted by ezollett on January 7, 2009 – 10:48 Hydrodredge: Reducing the negative impacts of scallop dredging Decreased for deep-dwelling scallops, increased for surface-dwelling species Reduced likelihood of mortality

Carpenter, A. J., Thomas, M. A., and K.K. Cecala Journal of Young Investigators Aren J. Carpenter Department of Biology, Davidson College, Davidson, NC 28035 [email protected] The attractiveness of nine “bait” types were assessed ex situ on twelve wild-captured male diamondback terrapins in a commercial blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) pot fishery : no bait, chicken, shrimp, freshwater fish, presence […]

Submitted by admin on November 1, 2007 – 12:00 Novel tools to reduce seabird bycatch in coastal gillnet fisheries Reduction of target catch was not significant Variable depending on seabird species Acoustic deterrent devices Visual deterrents

Bycatch of pilot whales (short-finned) occurs in the pelagic longline fisheries targeting swordfish, tuna, and shark in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic.  There are also records of pilot whales (long and short-finned) being taken in gillnet, trawl, and purse seine fisheries. “Whale-safe” hooks are being tested in the longline fishery that aim to reduce pilot whale bycatch by allowing […]

Submitted by lweiss on February 13, 2020 – 11:31 Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) Consumable bait had the greatest effect on terrapin entrapment relative to the presence of con-specifics and non-baited crab pots

Cronin, M., Jessopp, M., Houle, J., Reid, D. This study reviews existing data and information from key stakeholders on interactions between the fishing industry and seals. The data suggests that seal interactions with commercial fisheries in Ireland are most significant inshore (

Submitted by morgaac on August 24, 2015 – 17:28 All tuna species had higher catches rates when wider circle hooks were used. Shortfin spearfish and striped marlin catch rates were lower with circle hooks. No differences in average length between hook types. Reduced sea turtle interactions likely due to use of circle and not J […]

Aalbers, S.A., Stutzer, G.M. and Drawbridge, M.A., 2004, The effects of catch-and-release angling on the growth and survival of juvenile white seabass captured on offset circle and J-type hooks, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, v.24, ps 793-800. Afonso, A., Hazin, F., Carvalho, F., Pacheco, J., Hazin, H., Kerstetter, D., Murie, D., Burgess, G., 2011, […]

Submitted by morgaac on July 18, 2011 – 16:21 Spatial and temporal impact of pingers on porpoises Pingers significantly reduced echolocation encounter rates by 50-100% at 500m; sighting reduced up to 375m. Porpoise return time was 6 hrs when pingers were silent after being active for 24 hrs 50 min Acoustic deterrent devices

Cocking, L.J., Double, M.C., Milburn, P.J. Lisa Cocking Australian Antarctic Division 203 Channel Highway Kingston, Tasmania 7050, Australia [email protected] The use of blue-dyed squid bait on pelagic longlines was tested to determine its ability to reduce both surface and subsurface interactions with seabirds.  In addition, blue-dyed fish bait was tested for its ability to reduce […]

This project provided training in social science techniques for characterizing the fishing industry within three target countries: Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. The project was designed to support NMFS/OIA efforts to reduce marine mammal bycatch in international fisheries, especially those that export fish and fish products to the United States. Under the seafood import rule implemented […]