Is your fishing gear up to the job? Are you using gear that will the minimise impact on the fish? Are there things you can do to avoid degrading the quality of the flesh if you’re keeping it for eating – or to improve its chance of survival if you release it?
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Poor handling techniques can affect the welfare of the fish, reducing its chance of survival if released. It will also affect the quality of the meat if you plan to keep the fish to eat.
Releasing fish reduces the impact of fishing on populations – and that means better fishing for everyone.
Reducing stress and damage to your SBT will give them the best chance of surviving.
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A tagged and recaptured SBT tells a story about movement, growth, and sometimes natural mortality rates across the population.
You can help researchers gather useful data about SBT, by tagging and recording information correctly, and handling and releasing the fish with care. Reporting any recaptures of tagged bluefin also helps us learn more about these iconic fish.