Protected marine species andthetuna longline fishery i the pacific island/ Secretariat of the Pacific community. Coastal Fisheries Programme

Abstract

The bycatch issue in the long line tuna fishery — the accidental catching on longlines of endangered and protected species, particularly turtles — is one that could eventually result in the loss of important markets for tuna from Pacific Island countries. The protection of threatened species and the Pacific Island longline fishery requires both awareness and cooperative action regarding bycatch.