A comparison of two blue-dyed bait types for reducing incidental catch of seabirds in the experimental operations of the Japanese southern bluefin tuna longline

Location
Southern Ocean
Article
A comparison of two blue-dyed bait types for reducing incidental catch of seabirds in the experimental operations of the Japanese southern bluefin tuna longline
Target catch
Tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Mostly reduced
Effect on bycatch species
The incidental catch of seabirds was lower for both blue-dyed squid and fish baits compared to non-dyed baits
Bycatch species
Seabirds
Fishing Gear
Hooks and Lines
Reduction technique
Dyed bait