Gulper shark line selectivity project - Data 2011-2012

Observer data collected from two small fishing vessels operating on the eastern seaboard during 2011 and 2012. Both vessels using the 'minor-line' fishing method on eastern seamounts, Fraser, Queensland, Recorder, Britania, Taupo and Barcoo. These vessels targeting Blue-eye Trevalla but also catch Harrisson's dogfish (Centrophorus harrissoni). Data comprised of complete catch composition (i.e. every fish put on deck was recorded) and partial length frequency mainly for Blue-eye and Harrisson's. Blue-eye otoliths also collected for another project examining population age structure. This information required to feed into management strategy for gulper sharks and also for designation of MPA's.

Citation: Alan Williams, Judy Upston, Mark Green and Ken Graham (2016) Selective commercial line fishing and biodiversity conservation co-exist on seamounts in a deepwater marine reserve. Fisheries Research Volume 183, November 2016, Pages 617-624 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2016.02.015

Published: June 08, 2022 at 04:28

URL: https://www.marine.csiro.au/ipt/resource?r=csiro_line_selectivity