Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:02:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 RodrigoC.pdf: 1253605 bytes, checksum: 901bba0a33ba9a917533656bc7e7c6b0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-12-08 / The marine turtles biological characteristics and the impact they have been suffering in consequence of human activities have caused in the last decades the decrease of populations to unsustainable levels. All four of the species described in this paper are registered as endangered in a list by IUCN: Caretta caretta, Lepidochelys olivacea, Chelonia mydas, Dermochelys coriacea. The main causes of such impact include several fishing activities, mostly the surface longline. This paper discusses the monitoring of two foreigner longline fleet along the North East Brazilian coast between October of 2004 and September of 2005. Both operated in the West South Atlantic, one using the Chinese technique and the other the American. The American method s target species is the swordfish (Xiphias gladius), and it is characterized by using squid as bait, J 9/0 offset 5? hook, light sticks and night soaking. It also operates in shallower waters than the Chinese method. The source of information about the efforts and the catches came from onboard observers and were used to calculate the catching rate of turtles over 1000 hooks (CPUE). The American equipment caught more turtles (CPUE = 0,059; N= 103), mainly D. coriacea, while the Chinese longline caught mainly the L. olivacea and presented a CPUE= 0,018 (N= 89). The hooks were most frequently found attached to the mouth of C. caretta, C. mydas, and L. olivacea. The D. coriacea were most frequently caught by hooks externally attached to different parts of their body. There was no significant difference between the hook type catching and most turtles were still alive when released. The results suggest a greater potential of turtle catching by the American method. Besides the statistic tests have showed less interaction between the Chinese equipment and marine turtles, the catches of this fishing technique could have been underestimated due to miscommunication between the onboard observer and the vessel s crew plus the retrieve of the longline during night time / As caracter?sticas biol?gicas das tartarugas marinhas em conjunto com as diversas perturba??es antr?pica sofridas ao longo do tempo t?m reduzido v?rias popula??es para n?veis quase invi?veis de se manterem, atualmente, as quatro esp?cies registradas nesse trabalho s?o citadas na lista de fauna amea?ada da Uni?o Internacional para Conserva??o da Natureza - IUCN (Caretta caretta, Chelonia mydas, Dermochelys coriacea e Lepidochelys olivacea). Entre os principais riscos que est?o sujeitas as tartarugas marinhas podemos citar as atividades pesqueiras de maneira geral e em especial o espinhel pel?gico de superf?cie. O presente estudo apresenta o monitoramento realizado junto a duas frotas estrangeiras de espinhel de superf?cie sediadas no nordeste do Brasil, ente outubro de 2004 e setembro de 2005. Ambas atuaram no Atl?ntico Sul Ocidental, sendo que o espinhel chin?s teve como objetivo a captura de atuns (Thunnus spp), utilizando peixe como isca, anzol tipo tunna hook e imers?o do petrecho de pesca durante o dia. A esp?cie alvo do petrecho chamado de americano foi o espadarte (Xiphias gladius), que se caracterizou por utilizar lula como isca, anzol tipo J 9/0 offset 5?, atrator luminoso, imers?o noturna e mais rasa do que o chin?s. As informa??es a respeito do esfor?o e das capturas foram provenientes de observadores de bordo e utilizadas para calcular os ?ndices de capturas de tartarugas por 1000 anz?is (CPUE). O petrecho americano capturou mais tartarugas (CPUE= 0,059, N= 113) e foi mais representado por D. coriacea, enquanto o espinhel chin?s apresentou CPUE = 0,018 (N= 89) e L. olivacea como a esp?cie mais numerosa. O local mais comum de insers?o do anzol em C. caretta, C. mydas e L. olivacea foi a boca. As D.coriacea foram mais capturadas quando o anzol se prendeu externamente. N?o houve diferen?a significativa das capturas conforme o tipo de anzol, e os indiv?duos liberados vivos predominaram. Os resultados encontrados corroboram com o maior potencial de capturas de tartarugas atribu?do ?s caracter?sticas do petrecho que tem como alvo os espadartes. No entanto, testes estat?sticos demonstraram que, apesar do petrecho voltado ? captura de atuns interagir menos com tartarugas marinhas, as capturas na pescaria chinesa foram subestimadas devido ? dificuldade de comunica??o do observador com a tripula??o e recolhimento do espinhel durante a noite

Gill nets and longlines were compared as shark nursery sampling methodologies in inshore waters of Georgia to (1) assess differences in gear selectivity, bias, and stress of capture and (2) determine potential relationships between habitat features and shark distribution and abundance. Gear selectivity varied between gears as a function of both species and life stage resulting in significantly different estimates of species and life stage compositions. Juvenile bonnetheads (Sphyrna tiburo) and young of the year blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) experienced significantly higher stress from gill net capture than longline. Major sources of bias are thought to result from dietary preferences and individual size. Juvenile sandbar shark (C. plumbeus) distribution revealed a potential preference for creeks rather than sounds, between 0.32-0.8km wide and 4.02-8.05km from the ocean. Adult Atlantic sharpnose sharks (Rhizoprionodon terraenovae) appear to prefer larger, open sound waters closer to the ocean. A potential preference for locations in close proximity to jetties over those near oyster reefs was also observed for adult Atlantic sharpnose sharks, and while statistical significance was observed, a stronger pattern may exist, as sample sizes in this study were relatively small yet still able to detect a difference. Future investigations that quantify proportions of habitat availability and shark abundance in a given area may be more useful for identifying preferences for the structures observed in this study. This study also provides strong evidence of finetooth shark (C. isodon) primary and potentially secondary nursery habitat in areas that had not yet been documented. Findings from these investigations can be useful for managers seeking to maintain healthy coastal shark populations.

A interação das tartarugas marinhas da espécie Caretta caretta e Dermochelys coriacea com o espinhel pelágico é um dos fatores que mais causa a mortalidade destes animais no oceano. Estudos com o intuito de quantificar essa interação, bem como os fatores que influenciam a mesma, são crescentes, para os quais é necessário conhecer a distribuição dos animais, e correlacioná-la com variáveis ambientais e operacionais da pesca. O presente estudo visa avaliar e quantificar os padrões espaço-temporais das capturas acidentais das tartarugas marinhas C. caretta e D. coriacea na região Sudeste/Sul do Brasil, com base em dados coletados pelo Projeto TAMAR ICMBio, entre 2003 e 2010, a partir de um programa de observadores à bordo da frota comercial com espinhel pelágico, assim como correlacioná-los com variáveis ambientais, biológicas e operacionais. Para tal, foram utilizados métodos estatísticos, como os Modelos Aditivos Generalizados para Posição, Escala e Forma (GAMLSS). Foram verificadas variações interanuais e sazonais, com destaque para maiores capturas por unidade de esforço (CPUE) no outono. A temperatura superficial do mar foi a variável abiótica de maior correlação com a CPUE de C. caretta, sendo tipo de isca, a variável operacional mais significativa. Para D. coriacea, profundidade e longitude foram os fatores que melhor explicam a CPUE. Padrões de distribuição ontogenética e áreas prioritárias de conservação para essas populações são discutidas, assim como os efeitos potenciais do aquecimento do oceano. O presente estudo deve contribuir para a definição de políticas de conservação marinha e no contexto da abordagem ecossistêmica para a pesca / The interaction between the sea turtles Caretta caretta and Dermochelys coriacea with pelagic longline is one of the factors that cause mortality of these animals in the ocean. Studies in order to quantify this interaction, as well as the factors that influence it, are increasing, focusing mostly on the turtles distribution, and how it correlates with environmental and fishing operational variables. Present study aims to evaluate and quantify the spatio-temporal patterns of the sea turtles C. caretta and D. coriacea bycatch off Southeast/South Brazil, based on data collected by Project TAMAR - ICMBio between 2003 and 2010, from an observer program on-board the commercial pelagic longline fleet, as well as to correlate them with environmental, biological and operational variables,. Statistical methods such as Generalized Additive Models for Location, Scale and Shape (GAMLSS) were applied. Interannual and seasonal variations were observed, with a higher catch per unit effort (CPUE) during fall. The sea surface temperature was the abiotic variable that most correlated with CPUE of C. caretta, being the type of bait the most significant operational variable. For D. coriacea, depth and longitude were the factors that better explained the CPUE. Ontogenetic distribution patterns and priority areas for the species conservation are discussed, as well as the potential effects of ocean warming. This study should contribute to the definition of conservation policies as well as to the ecosystem approach to fisheries context

A interação das tartarugas marinhas da espécie Caretta caretta e Dermochelys coriacea com o espinhel pelágico é um dos fatores que mais causa a mortalidade destes animais no oceano. Estudos com o intuito de quantificar essa interação, bem como os fatores que influenciam a mesma, são crescentes, para os quais é necessário conhecer a distribuição dos animais, e correlacioná-la com variáveis ambientais e operacionais da pesca. O presente estudo visa avaliar e quantificar os padrões espaço-temporais das capturas acidentais das tartarugas marinhas C. caretta e D. coriacea na região Sudeste/Sul do Brasil, com base em dados coletados pelo Projeto TAMAR ICMBio, entre 2003 e 2010, a partir de um programa de observadores à bordo da frota comercial com espinhel pelágico, assim como correlacioná-los com variáveis ambientais, biológicas e operacionais. Para tal, foram utilizados métodos estatísticos, como os Modelos Aditivos Generalizados para Posição, Escala e Forma (GAMLSS). Foram verificadas variações interanuais e sazonais, com destaque para maiores capturas por unidade de esforço (CPUE) no outono. A temperatura superficial do mar foi a variável abiótica de maior correlação com a CPUE de C. caretta, sendo tipo de isca, a variável operacional mais significativa. Para D. coriacea, profundidade e longitude foram os fatores que melhor explicam a CPUE. Padrões de distribuição ontogenética e áreas prioritárias de conservação para essas populações são discutidas, assim como os efeitos potenciais do aquecimento do oceano. O presente estudo deve contribuir para a definição de políticas de conservação marinha e no contexto da abordagem ecossistêmica para a pesca / The interaction between the sea turtles Caretta caretta and Dermochelys coriacea with pelagic longline is one of the factors that cause mortality of these animals in the ocean. Studies in order to quantify this interaction, as well as the factors that influence it, are increasing, focusing mostly on the turtles distribution, and how it correlates with environmental and fishing operational variables. Present study aims to evaluate and quantify the spatio-temporal patterns of the sea turtles C. caretta and D. coriacea bycatch off Southeast/South Brazil, based on data collected by Project TAMAR - ICMBio between 2003 and 2010, from an observer program on-board the commercial pelagic longline fleet, as well as to correlate them with environmental, biological and operational variables,. Statistical methods such as Generalized Additive Models for Location, Scale and Shape (GAMLSS) were applied. Interannual and seasonal variations were observed, with a higher catch per unit effort (CPUE) during fall. The sea surface temperature was the abiotic variable that most correlated with CPUE of C. caretta, being the type of bait the most significant operational variable. For D. coriacea, depth and longitude were the factors that better explained the CPUE. Ontogenetic distribution patterns and priority areas for the species conservation are discussed, as well as the potential effects of ocean warming. This study should contribute to the definition of conservation policies as well as to the ecosystem approach to fisheries context

Contrairement au requin mako, l´évolution des débarquements de requins peau bleue en Atlantique nord-est a connu une augmentation durant les deux années 2012 et 2013. Les requins vendus à la criée sont majoritairement juvéniles, l´âge de maturité étant tardif chez les deux espèces. Les stratégies alimentaires du peau bleue et du mako ont été étudiées par des analyses des contenus stomacaux associés aux isotopes stables. Le large spectre de proies identifiées confirme le caractère généraliste et opportuniste de leur alimentation. Les résultats indiquent que les céphalopodes sont les proies principales du requin peau bleue et que les téléostéens, en particulier le balaou de l´Atlantique (Scomberesox saurus), sont les principales proies du requin mako. Leur place de prédateurs supérieurs dans l´écosystème marin pélagique a été confirmée par leur niveau trophique à partir, 1) des contenus stomacaux : 4,8 pour le requin bleue et à 5,0 pour le requin mako, et 2) des ratios isotopiques : 5,2 et 5,3 respectivement. Les signatures isotopiques ont montré certaines incohérences en terme de fractionnement entre les requins et leurs principales proies qui peuvent s´expliquer par le caractère opportuniste et migratoire des requins mais également par leur métabolisme. Les teneurs en mercure total (Hg) observées dans la chair consommée des requins peau bleue et requin mako sont, en moyenne, en dessous du seuil limite autorisé par l´Union Européenne (1 mg/kg de chair fraîche). Cependant, les grands individus accumulent des quantités élevées, les requins peau bleue de plus de 248 cm et les requins mako de plus de 178 cm s´avérant majoritairement impropres à la consommation. / Over the past two years, landings of mako have decreased and those of blue shark increased. The sharks landed in a fish market are mainly juvenile, the maturity age being late for both species. Feeding strategies were studied for blue shark and shortfin mako on the basis of stomach content and stable isotope analyses. The high number of identified prey species confirms these sharks’generalist and opportunistic diet. Results showed that cephalopods were the main prey for blue shark, while teleosts, especially Atlantic saury (Scomberesox saurus), were the main prey for shortfin mako. Their top-predator status in the marine pelagic ecosystem was confirmed by their estimated trophic levels from 1) stomach content analyses: 4.8 for blue shark and 5.0 for shortfin mako, and 2) stable isotope ratios: 5.2 and 5.3 respectively. The stable isotope ratios showed some incoherence in fractioning between sharks and their prey. This may be explained by their opportunistic diet and the migratory behaviour of shark, associated with their metabolism. The mercury mean level in the muscle of blue shark and shortfin mako was below the maximum limit allowed by the European Union (1mg/kg fresh meat). However, large sharks showed higher mercury levels. Shark meat was considered unfit for human consumption for blue shark bigger than 248 cm and for shortfin mako bigger than 178 cm. Some tests were undertaken under real longline fishing conditions to investigate ways to reduce shark catches. The results showed that electromagnetic waves were ineffective to reduce catches of blue shark.