Physical and psychological deterrence strategies to mitigate odontocete by-catch and depredation in pelagic longline fisheries: progress report

Location
Australia
Article
Physical and psychological deterrence strategies to mitigate odontocete by-catch and depredation in pelagic longline fisheries: progress report
Target catch
Tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Negligible
Effect on bycatch species
All interactions occurred on control lines
Bycatch species
Large Cetaceans (maximum length > 7.5 meters)
Small Cetaceans (maximum length < 7.5 meters)
Fishing Gear
Hooks and Lines
Reduction technique
Alternative leader design