Reducing seabird bycatch in longline fisheries by means of bird-scaring lines and underwater setting

Authors
Lokkeborg, S.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
In Edward F. Melvin and Julia K. Parrish, eds. Seabid Bycatch: Trends, Roadblocks and Solutions.
Page #s
33-41
Summary
Bird-scaring lines and an underwater setting funnel reduced seabird bycatch in longlines off the coast of Norway. Catch of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), torsk (Brosme brosme), and ling (Molva molva) increased with use of the underwater setting funnel.