Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Fishing Technology Letting Turtles Off The Hook

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080825212118.htm --- The report demonstrates how changing from the classic J hook to circular hooks, providing adequate training and tools to release turtles accidentally hooked and enhancing sustainable fishing practices, can dramatically reduce incidental catch (bycatch) of marine turtles without impacting fishing activity.

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