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Title:

Towards an ecosystem approach to longline fisheries in the Benguela: An assessment of impacts on seabirds, sea turtles and sharks

Author(s):
Petersen S, Nel D, Omardien A
Publication Year:
2007
Abstract:

Over the past decade there has been global concern regarding the bycatch of seabirds, sea turtles and sharks in fishing operations. The incidental mortality of these species due to longline fisheries has been widely held responsible for the declining populations and threatened conservation status of several species.

Series Title:
WWF South Africa Report Series
Number:
2007/Marine/001
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
commercial fishery, Benguela Current, protection of birds, open sea fishing, overfishing, marine fauna, marine fishery, marine organism, deep sea fishing, environmental impact of fishing, ecosystem degradation, fisheries management, fishing industry, fishing
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