What seabirds are affected and how do they get killed?
The main species of seabirds killed in longline fisheries are albatrosses and other species of petrel. Mortality commonly occurs in the southern oceans south of 30S, and in the northern oceans north of 30N. Black-browed albatross killed by a longline fishing hook. Photograph: Graham Robertson Species commonly killed in the Southern Hemisphere • black-browed albatross • grey-headed albatross • wandering albatross • shy albatross • white-chinned petrel • grey petrel Species commonly killed in the Northern Hemisphere • Arctic fulmar • black-footed albatross • laysan albatross • various species of shearwater Any petrel family species that is aggressive and good at seizing prey (or baited hooks) at the waters’ surface, or is a good diver, will be vulnerable to longline fishing. Seabirds get caught when baited hooks are payed out from vessels during line setting operations. When longlines are set out they flounder near the surface which gives visual cues for seabirds. Seabirds take baits bot
