Análise das capturas do anzol “circular” em relação ao anzol “J” em embarcações com espinhel pelágico no Oceano Atlântico

Abstract

Aiming compare the indices of catch per unit of effort, hook location, and the condition of the fishes caught in two different types of hook, the “circle” (18/0) and “J” (9/0), 81 pelagic longline sets in a equatorial area were observed. The indices of catches for the albacore (Thunnus alalunga), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius) had not presented a significant differences between the two the types of hook, whereas the bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) target specie in these fisheries, were significantly more caught in the circle hooks than in “J” hooks. The “circle” hooks also showed a mortality rate lesser than the “J” hooks, thus increasing the indices of non target species discarded alive, as for example the blue and white marlin, which in Brazil are being caught beyond the quotas stipulated by the ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas). This fact brings a substantial quality improvement results during the disembark, resulting a high final products qualifying to export and consequently a best sale price.