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Captive reared loggerhead sea turtles Hook and bait interaction trials From 2004-2007

Published by Southeast Fisheries Science Center | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Catalog Last Checked: May 05, 2026 at 05:04 PM | Dataset Last Updated: January 01, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Hook and bait interaction feeding response data from experiments with captive reared loggerhead sea turtles ranging from 45 - 65 cm straight carapace length) were collected with 16 combinations of bait (squid or sardines, single or threaded baiting style) and hooks (14/0, 16/0, 18/0 and 20/0) during 2004-2005. A second phase of trials were conducted in 2006-2007 to test a similar range of hooks with wire appendages.

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