Hawaiʻi Shallow-Set Longline Fishery 2023 First Quarterly Status Report for January 1– March 31
June 22, 2023
Pacific Islands Region Observer Program Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline fishery quarterly status report for January 1 to March 31, 2023.
NOAA Fisheries monitors the Hawaiʻi shallow-set pelagic longline fishery (targeting swordfish) through a mandatory observer program. This report summarizes data for shallow-set fishing trips. It ensures prompt dissemination of Hawaiʻi longline observer data, and may be revised after final data editing. The following table summarizes the percent observer coverage for vessel departures, vessels departing with observers, and set and hook unit effort for observed vessels based on departure date. The tables also summarize sea turtle, marine mammal, sea bird, and Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed elasmobranch interactions based on the begin haul date. Unidentified elasmobranch species that could be an ESA-listed species are also included.
Vessel Departures, and Set and Hook Unit Effort for Vessels Departing
| Departures | Departures With Observers | Observer Coverage | Total Sets | Total Hooks Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 34 | 100% | 505 | 617,914 |
Sea Turtle Interactions
Total: 40
| Released Dead Loggerhead | Released Injured Loggerhead | Released Injured Leatherback | Released Injured Unidentified Hardshell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 4 | 1 |
Marine Mammal Interactions
Total: 3
| Released Dead Risso's Dolphin | Released Injured Risso's Dolphin | Released Injured Bottlenose Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
Seabird Interactions
Total: 25
| Released Dead Black-Footed Albatross | Released Injured Black-Footed Albatross | Released Dead Laysan Albatross | Released Injured Laysan Albatross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 |
Elasmobranch Interactions
Total: 0
Notes: The percent coverage is based on vessel departures. Protected species interactions are based on begin haul. For the purpose of this report, an animal that is hooked or entangled is considered an interaction.