longlining

Definition

A commercial fishing method that uses a very long main line with many baited hooks attached at intervals to catch fish.

Etymology

Derived from the combination of the words 'long' and 'line,' referring to the miles-long fishing gear used to capture large numbers of fish simultaneously. The term emerged in the fishing industry to describe this specific high-volume, gear-intensive practice.

In the news

The article lists longlining as a destructive industrial extractive activity that scientists argue should be removed from all highly protected marine park zones.

Why hundreds of scientists want more protection for Australia’s oceans

The National Tribune

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