Mahi mahi
Northwest Pacific Ocean and western central Pacific Ocean (FAO 61; 71)
Pelagic longlines
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There is little information on the stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. of mahi mahi, but it seems that this species is sensitive to fishing pressureFishing pressure:
Fishing pressure is a result of the fishing effort/amount of fishing on a stock, which determines the fishing mortality. Fishing mortality is the share of the fish stock that dies annually as a result of fishing..
Pelagic longlinesLonglines (drifting):
A fishing method whereby a long main line (40-100 km long) with transverse lines with hooks with bait is expanded. The line floats on buoys in the water column. are unlikely to have a major impact on the ecosystem. [Bycatch of other species], including endangered and protectedProtected species:
Many marine species are protected from deliberate or intentional disturbance, capture, injury and killing, and in some cases possession or sale. Species are often protected if they play an important role in the ecosystem or are sensitive to fishing. These marine species are protected regardless of whether they are inside or outside marine protected areas. species, is believed to be low. This method of fishing does not come into contact with the seabed.
Some management measuresManagement measures:
For fisheries, management measures can affect the amount of fish that can be caught, the type of gear that can be used and where fishing is and is not allowed. exist at the national level for mahi mahi, but no information is available on whether these fisheries are monitored and controlled. ManagementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. of this species is not effective.