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Positive results for the conservation of albatross and petrels in the pelagic longline fleet in Uruguay

Last month I returned from sea after two back-to-back trips where I tested the efficiency of mitigation measures in reducing seabird mortality on longline hooks. Similarly Martin was at-sea at the same time performing the same experimental work on a different vessel. As well as participating in the capsule experiment (see ATF diary entry), our [...]

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