Bycatch in small-scale tuna fisheries A global study FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture technical paper Series, Vol. 560

Bycatch from purse seining and longlining has been the subject of a considerable amount of research. Small-scale tuna fishing and the associated bycatch have received relatively little attention, and no work has been carried out to obtain a global overview. This document summarizes on a national level catch information of small-scale tuna fisheries and those small-scale fisheries that catch tuna. It also aims to identify on a regional basis data gaps, major issues and management concerns associated with these fisheries and their bycatch.