| Identifier: | Pelagic Longline |
|---|---|
| Instrument / Gear: | Gear |
| Instrument Type: | Hooks and Lines |
| Description: |
Buoys are used to keep pelagic longline gear suspended near the surface of the water, and flag buoys (or ‘high flyers’) equipped with radar reflectors, radio transmitters, and/or flashing lights are attached to each end of the mainline to enable the crew to find the line for retrieval. |
| Record Created: | January 30, 2018 8:39 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
| Record Last Modified: | January 30, 2018 8:39 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
