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    Off the hook: an informational video for Alaska longliners

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-03/19
    Author(s):
    E.F. Melvin and D. Mercy (USA)
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    Abstract

    The video portrays a variety of seabird species in flight and interacting with longline gear. Also demonstrates how to rig and deploy streamer lines – a seabird bycatch deterrent required on most Alaska longlines beginning in 2004.