Comparison of circle hook and J hook catch rate for target and bycatch species taken in the Korean tuna longline fishery during 2005-2006

Location
Eastern Pacific Ocean
Article
Comparison of circle hook and J hook catch rate for target and bycatch species taken in the Korean tuna longline fishery during 2005-2006
Target catch
Tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Squid and jack mackerel bait had the highest catch rates for tunas and other fishes
Effect on bycatch species
Chub mackerel bait caught the most billfish and sharks.
Bycatch species
Elasmobranchs
Bony Fishes
Juvenile or Non-target fishes (not always specified to species level)
Fishing Gear
Hooks and Lines
Reduction technique
Alternative bait