Author/Authors :
Akyol, Okan Ege Üniversitesi - Su Ürünleri Fakültesi, Turkey , Ceyhan, Tevfik Ege Üniversitesi - Su Ürünleri Fakültesi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Pelagic Longlines for Swordfish, Used in Turkish Seas
Abstract :
This study reports fishing methods and technical characteristics of pelagic longlines for swordfish in Turkish seas. A total of 11 various types pelagic longlines in Turkish swordfish fishery were determined. Total number of longliners, hooks and gear lengths were calculated as 52 boats, 15448 hooks and 508 km, respectively.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Swordfish , Xiphias gladius , Longline , Turkish seas.
JournalTitle :
Ege Journal Of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
