Tori Line Requirement for Stern-Setting Vessels in Hawaiʻi Deep-Set Longline Fishery
Summary
NOAA Fisheries is modifying seabird interaction mitigation measures in the Hawaiʻi pelagic deep-set (tuna) longline fishery, effective April 1, 2024. For vessels stern-setting above 23° N latitude, we are replacing the blue-dyed bait and strategic offal discharge requirements with a new tori line (bird-scaring streamer) requirement. This action is intended to reduce seabird interactions while also streamlining fishing operations and management of this fishery. This rule does not apply to shallow-set and side-setting vessel requirements.
Federal Register
Supporting Materials
- Compliance Guide: Reducing and Mitigating Interactions between Seabirds and Haw…
- Required Tori Line Specifications Graphic
- Quick Guide: Hawaii Longline Seabird Regulations
- Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Impact Review
- Finding of No Significant Impact
- 2021 Tori Line Study Report
- 2019 Tori Line Project Findings
- Annual Reports: Seabird Interactions and Mitigation Efforts in Hawaiʻi Pelagic …