FN Archimer Export Format PT J TI The effect of hook type and trailing gear on hook shedding and fate of pelagic stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea): New insights to develop effective mitigation approaches BT AF POISSON, Francois CATTEAU, Sidonie CHIERA, Caroline GROUL, Jean-Marc AS 1:1,5;2:2;3:3;4:4,5; FF 1:PDG-RBE-MARBEC-LHM;2:;3:;4:; C1 MARBEC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, CS 30171, Avenue Jean Monnet, 34203 Sète Cedex, France Marineland d'Antibes, 306 Avenue Mozart, 06600 Antibes, France Lycée de la Mer Paul Bousquet, rue des Cormorans, 34207 Sète, France Seaquarium du Grau-du-Roi, Avenue du Palais de la Mer, 30240 Le Grau-du-Roi, France Stellaris Association, Avenue du Palais de la Mer, 30240 Le Grau-du-Roi, France C2 IFREMER, FRANCE MARINELAND, FRANCE LYCÉE MER PAUL BOUSQUET, FRANCE SEAQUARIUM GRAU-DU-ROI, FRANCE STELLARIS ASSOC, FRANCE SI SETE SE PDG-RBE-MARBEC-LHM UM MARBEC IN WOS Ifremer UMR copubli-france IF 3.228 TC 7 UR https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00503/61494/85715.pdf LA English DT Article AB The pelagic stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea) in the French Atlantic bluefin tuna makes up almost half of the catch in numbers, ranking first of the five major species caught. Given the high levels of catches, more attention was given to the impact of this fishery in order to avoid future conservation issues. The effects of the hook shape (circle versus J-type hooks) and trailing gear on hook retention has been investigated on 10 individuals kept in captivity during 125 days. Experiments showed that the J-type hook used commonly by fishers had a fast self-shedding rate which will allow for a quick resumption of feeding and minimal injury which means quicker wound healing and better chance for survival. J-type hooks were all expelled within 6 days while circle hook shedding rates were much longer, taking 44.5 ± 54.4 days (mean ± SD). The mechanism of expulsion of the hook has been clearly described and the impact of the trailing line assessed. Appropriate handling practices maximizing the crew safety and the post-release survival were identified. Other effective mitigation approaches for the fishery are proposed and discussed. PY 2019 PD SEP SO Marine Policy SN 0308-597X PU Elsevier BV VL 107 UT 000482522500009 DI 10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103594 ID 61494 ER EF