Catch composition, catch rates and size selectivity of three long-line methods in the Algarve (southern Portugal)

• Main Authors: Erzini, Karim, Gonçalves, J. M. S., Bentes, L., Lino, P. J., Ribeiro, J.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentacion 1999
• Subjects: Long-line; Hooks; Methods; Artisanal; Fishery; Algarve; Portugal; Fishing Ground; Hake; White Sea
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/8961

Three long-line methods have been studied in the Algarve: 1) small-hook long-line for inshore (less than 30 m) ‘white’ sea breams (Sparidae); 2) small-hook long-line for deeper water (40-60 m) ‘red’ sea breams; and 3) deep water (500-700 m) semi-pelagic long-line for hake Merluccius merluccius (Linn...