Selectivity of the longline system used by the Mexican fleet in the exclusive economic zone

The longline is the most common fishing gear used to catch pelagic fish species. It consists of a principal line or mother line from which secondary lines with hooks hang. This fishing gear has demonstrated its efficiency to catch tuna, shark and billfish. The relative specific selectivity, accordi...

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Main Authors: H Santana-Hernández, R Macías-Zamora, JJ Valdez-Flores
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 1998-03-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
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Online Access:http://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/745