@article{
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@article{
 title = {Harvest–release decisions in recreational fisheries},
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 year = {2020},
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 abstract = {Most fishery regulations aim to control angler harvest. Yet, we lack a basic understanding of what actually determines the angler’s decision to harvest or release fish caught. We used XGBoost, a machine learning algorithm, to develop a predictive angler harvest–release model by taking advantage of an extensive recreational fishery data set (24 water bodies, 9 years, and 193 523 fish). We were able to successfully predict the harvest–release outcome for 99% of fish caught in the training data set and 96% of fish caught in the test data set. Unsuccessful predictions were mostly attributed to predicting harvest of fish that were released. Fish length was the most essential feature examined for predicting angler harvest. Other important predictive harvest– release features included the number of individuals of the same species caught, geographic location of an angler’s residence, distance traveled, and time spent fishing. The XGBoost algorithm was able to effectively predict the harvest–release decision and revealed hidden and intricate relationships that are often unaccounted for with classical analysis techniques. Exposing and accounting for these angler–fish intricacies is critical for fisheries conservation and management.},
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 author = {Kaemingk, Mark A. and Hurley, Keith L. and Chizinski, Christopher J. and Pope, Kevin L.},
 doi = {10.1139/cjfas-2019-0119},
 journal = {Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences},
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Most fishery regulations aim to control angler harvest. Yet, we lack a basic understanding of what actually determines the angler’s decision to harvest or release fish caught. We used XGBoost, a machine learning algorithm, to develop a predictive angler harvest–release model by taking advantage of an extensive recreational fishery data set (24 water bodies, 9 years, and 193 523 fish). We were able to successfully predict the harvest–release outcome for 99% of fish caught in the training data set and 96% of fish caught in the test data set. Unsuccessful predictions were mostly attributed to predicting harvest of fish that were released. Fish length was the most essential feature examined for predicting angler harvest. Other important predictive harvest– release features included the number of individuals of the same species caught, geographic location of an angler’s residence, distance traveled, and time spent fishing. The XGBoost algorithm was able to effectively predict the harvest–release decision and revealed hidden and intricate relationships that are often unaccounted for with classical analysis techniques. Exposing and accounting for these angler–fish intricacies is critical for fisheries conservation and management.

@article{
 title = {Descender devices or treat tethers: Does barotrauma mitigation increase opportunities for depredation?},
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 year = {2020},
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 doi = {10.1002/fsh.10476},
 journal = {Fisheries},
 number = {5}
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@techreport{
 title = {A REVIEW OF THE USE OF RECOMPRESSION DEVICES AS A TOOL FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF BAROTRAUMA ON ROCKFISHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA},
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@article{
 title = {The effect of rapid decompression on barotrauma and survival rate in swallowtail seaperch (Anthias anthias): Defining protocols for mitigating surfacing mortality},
 type = {article},
 year = {2019},
 keywords = {Aquarium fish,Buoyancy,Marine ornamental,Pressure reduction,Swimbladder},
 pages = {405-412},
 volume = {498},
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 abstract = {Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, is a popular fish in the public aquaria industry worldwide, but is subject to barotrauma and high mortality rates if an appropriate decompression profile is not used. Here, we analyze behavioral response to pressure reductions in swallowtail to define protocols for mitigating surfacing mortality. Four different pressure reduction rates were tested (15%, 25%, 35%, and 45%) in several lifting steps from an initial depth of 30 m. Decompression using this procedure was done with 12 and 24 h acclimation duration at each step allowing fish to recover from the pressure reduction. Fish condition was assessed based on swimming behavior, immediately after each new pressure reduction also after each acclimation time. Additionally, fish condition was monitored in a post-decompression trial for 14 days. During decompression, both conditions - initial and final - showed statistically significant differences in the reduction rates tested but showed no differences in acclimation times, and no interaction of the two factors. Neither pressure nor acclimation time affected the condition of the animal in post-decompression trials. Ascension steps near the surface are associated with larger decreases in neutrally buoyant fish compared to deeper decompression steps. Close monitoring of the effect of decompression on A. anthias in the control group, showed that a 29% reduction in pressure could indicate an approximate value of the free vertical range of this species, while swimbladder rupture can occur between 63 and 70% of pressure reduction. The optimal protocol for mitigating surfacing mortality combines two decompression profiles used in this experiment with a total duration of 84 h and comprising 4 lifting steps. The protocol developed to mitigate surfacing mortality was designed for conditions where oceanic cages or containers can be lifted gradually.},
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 author = {Silva, Luís and Rosa, Rui Guedes and Campino, Nelson and Martins, Inês and Pinho, Mário Rui and Correia, João and Morato, Telmo},
 doi = {10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.08.052},
 journal = {Aquaculture}
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Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, is a popular fish in the public aquaria industry worldwide, but is subject to barotrauma and high mortality rates if an appropriate decompression profile is not used. Here, we analyze behavioral response to pressure reductions in swallowtail to define protocols for mitigating surfacing mortality. Four different pressure reduction rates were tested (15%, 25%, 35%, and 45%) in several lifting steps from an initial depth of 30 m. Decompression using this procedure was done with 12 and 24 h acclimation duration at each step allowing fish to recover from the pressure reduction. Fish condition was assessed based on swimming behavior, immediately after each new pressure reduction also after each acclimation time. Additionally, fish condition was monitored in a post-decompression trial for 14 days. During decompression, both conditions - initial and final - showed statistically significant differences in the reduction rates tested but showed no differences in acclimation times, and no interaction of the two factors. Neither pressure nor acclimation time affected the condition of the animal in post-decompression trials. Ascension steps near the surface are associated with larger decreases in neutrally buoyant fish compared to deeper decompression steps. Close monitoring of the effect of decompression on A. anthias in the control group, showed that a 29% reduction in pressure could indicate an approximate value of the free vertical range of this species, while swimbladder rupture can occur between 63 and 70% of pressure reduction. The optimal protocol for mitigating surfacing mortality combines two decompression profiles used in this experiment with a total duration of 84 h and comprising 4 lifting steps. The protocol developed to mitigate surfacing mortality was designed for conditions where oceanic cages or containers can be lifted gradually.

@article{
 title = {Catch and Release: The Effectiveness of an Educational Class for Anglers Caught with Fishing Citations},
 type = {article},
 year = {2019},
 pages = {59-72},
 volume = {44},
 month = {2},
 publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell},
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 abstract = {Formal regulatory structures, such as government-imposed size limits or bag limits, are standard tools used by managers to achieve fisheries management in most countries. Regulations are most effective if followed by the angling community, which is predicated upon anglers understanding and accepting the regulations. To enhance compliance with fishing regulations and improve the management of fisheries resources, Biscayne and Everglades National Parks established a Fisheries Education Class program that was open to the community and available to anglers cited with a fishing violation in exchange for a reduced or waived fine. Here, we describe this program and quantitatively evaluate its effectiveness by measuring and comparing the self-efficacy and attitudes of participants before and after the class using generalized linear models with repeated measures. Results showed that the Fisheries Education Class was effective at improving the self-efficacy of anglers toward understanding and applying the regulations and improved the attitudes of the participants toward fishing regulations.},
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 author = {Saul, Steven and Capielo Rosario, Cristalís},
 doi = {10.1002/fsh.10178},
 journal = {Fisheries},
 number = {2}
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Formal regulatory structures, such as government-imposed size limits or bag limits, are standard tools used by managers to achieve fisheries management in most countries. Regulations are most effective if followed by the angling community, which is predicated upon anglers understanding and accepting the regulations. To enhance compliance with fishing regulations and improve the management of fisheries resources, Biscayne and Everglades National Parks established a Fisheries Education Class program that was open to the community and available to anglers cited with a fishing violation in exchange for a reduced or waived fine. Here, we describe this program and quantitatively evaluate its effectiveness by measuring and comparing the self-efficacy and attitudes of participants before and after the class using generalized linear models with repeated measures. Results showed that the Fisheries Education Class was effective at improving the self-efficacy of anglers toward understanding and applying the regulations and improved the attitudes of the participants toward fishing regulations.

@article{
 title = {Low discard survival of gray triggerfish in the southeastern US hook-and-line fishery},
 type = {article},
 year = {2019},
 keywords = {Balistes capriscus,Catch-and-release,Mortality,Reef fisheries,Tagging},
 pages = {1-9},
 volume = {219},
 month = {11},
 publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
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 abstract = {We estimated condition-specific survival rates of gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) using a tag-recapture approach and extrapolated these values to produce an overall discard survival estimate for the US South Atlantic recreational hook-and-line fishery. Tag return rates of fish tagged at the seafloor using SCUBA served as a reference for return rates of fish tagged at the surface. We examined the validity of gross necropsy as a proxy for survival by identifying likely causes of discard mortality. Best-condition surface-released fish (no external trauma) had an estimated mean proportional survival of 0.39 (95% confidence interval 0.28, 0.55). For gray triggerfish exhibiting visible trauma, estimated survival was 0.24 (0.10, 0.60). Floating fish had a survival rate of zero. The necropsy-based estimate of gray triggerfish lacking organ displacement closely matched the tag-based estimate of survival. Mean estimated discard survival across all depths for North Carolina was 0.35 (0.10, 0.59) and for Florida was 0.34 (0.08, 0.59). These results have implications for gray triggerfish management because our estimate of discard survival is substantially lower than previously assumed and for future discard survival research given our findings with gross necropsies.},
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 author = {Runde, Brendan J. and Rudershausen, Paul J. and Sauls, Beverly and Mikles, Chloe S. and Buckel, Jeffrey A.},
 doi = {10.1016/j.fishres.2019.105313},
 journal = {Fisheries Research}
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We estimated condition-specific survival rates of gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) using a tag-recapture approach and extrapolated these values to produce an overall discard survival estimate for the US South Atlantic recreational hook-and-line fishery. Tag return rates of fish tagged at the seafloor using SCUBA served as a reference for return rates of fish tagged at the surface. We examined the validity of gross necropsy as a proxy for survival by identifying likely causes of discard mortality. Best-condition surface-released fish (no external trauma) had an estimated mean proportional survival of 0.39 (95% confidence interval 0.28, 0.55). For gray triggerfish exhibiting visible trauma, estimated survival was 0.24 (0.10, 0.60). Floating fish had a survival rate of zero. The necropsy-based estimate of gray triggerfish lacking organ displacement closely matched the tag-based estimate of survival. Mean estimated discard survival across all depths for North Carolina was 0.35 (0.10, 0.59) and for Florida was 0.34 (0.08, 0.59). These results have implications for gray triggerfish management because our estimate of discard survival is substantially lower than previously assumed and for future discard survival research given our findings with gross necropsies.