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Incidental mortality of seabirds around Kerguelen Islands (Division 58.5.1) and effectiveness of mitigation measures: 1993/94 to 1995/96 cruises

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Document Number:
WG-FSA-96/10
Author(s):
Capdeville, D.
Agenda Item(s)
WG-FSA-96 - - undefined
Abstract

Incidental captures of seabirds were observed during 93/94 to 95/96 longlining fishing campaigns around Kerguelen islands (division 58.5.1). Mean by-catch rate is 0.81 birds / 1.000 hooks. The species mainly affected is the White-chinned Petrel Procellaria aequinoctialis (86 %), because of its diving faculty. The different ways to minimize seabird by-catch proposed by CCAMLR are tested and their effectiveness discussed.