BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PELAGIC LONGLINE CAUGTH SPECIES IN WINTER 2001 OFF SOUTH BRAZIL

Authors

  • P. R SCHWINGEL UNIVALI
  • R. C MAZZOLENI UNIVALI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14210/bjast.v8n1.p75-82

Abstract

The present work describes biological aspects of species caught with pelagic longline off Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, between 30ºS to 35ºS. Results point this area as a possible feeding ground of pelagic predators like sharks, swordfish and tunas. Data revealed this area as a parturition location for females blue sharks Prionace glauca.

Published

2010-11-17

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Section

Research Articles