Retrospective analysis identifies largely effective seabird mitigation strategies with some opportunities for improvement

Location
Hawaii, United States
Article
Retrospective analysis identifies largely effective seabird mitigation strategies with some opportunities for improvement
Target catch
N/A
Study Type
Summary study
Effect on target catch
N/A
Effect on bycatch species
Side setting and stern setting equally effective. Effectiveness of night setting decreases during full moon. Blue-dyed bait and strategic offal/bait discharge increases interactions.
Bycatch species
Seabirds
Phoebastria immutabilis (Laysan albatross)
Phoebastria nigripes (Black-footed albatross)
Fishing Gear
Hooks and Lines
Reduction technique
Dyed bait
Night sets
Side sets