Observing tuna longline fishing for the bycatch of marine turtles, sharks and other fish species, while testing the application of new hook technology (circle hooks) in order to reduce bycatch will be ...

Robin Snape works at Bluedot Associates UK and has received funding from MAVA Foundation, Lloyd's Register, People's Trust for Endangered Species, Shark Trust, British Chelonia Group and others. Since ...

Studies have shown that lighted nets can reduce bycatch of sea turtles and sharks, but the idea has faced many hurdles to adoption. The batteries are short-lived, expensive to replace and raise ...

Bycatch of leatherback and loggerhead turtles, both of which are endangered, on longlines can be drastically reduced by simply using a new kind of hook and bait. Washington DC, US - WWF has welcomed ...