Effects of chemicals from longline baits on the biting behaviour of loggerhead sea turtles

Location

Italy

Article

Effects of chemicals from longline baits on the biting behaviour of loggerhead sea turtles

Target catch

N/A

Study Type

Study in the lab

Effect on target catch

N/A

Effect on bycatch species

Chemicals from squid baits elicited significantly more biting behavior than those from mackerel baits.

Bycatch species

Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle)

Fishing Gear

Hooks and Lines

Reduction technique

Alternative bait