Location
Georges Bank, Canada
Target catch
Swordfish (Xiohias gladius)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
No significant differences in mean lengths of swordfish; catch rates did differ significantly, with more swordfish caught on the monofilament gangions
Effect on bycatch species
Increased catch of blue sharks and pelagic stingrays with monofilament. No significant difference in catch rates for mako sharks, white marlin, or loggerheads.
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique