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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 | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000+00:00
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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