Albatross Bycatch Avoidance in Alaska Longline Fisheries, Homer

In this second of three meetings, sponsored by Washington Sea Grant, Oregon State University, and the International Pacific Halibut Commission, participants can share their experiences with seabird bycatch avoidance and learn about:
• Why the conservation of albatrosses and other seabirds in Alaskan fisheries is important
• What fleets are catching albatrosses from recent fisheries observer data
• How to set up your streamer lines for optimal performance
• Identifying albatross species
• What to do if you hook an albatross