Ángelo Santana

Impacts of hook anatomical location and the use of de-hooker devices on survival and reflex impairment of bogue (Boops boops), in Catch-and-Release fishing

Catch-and-Release (C&R) is a widespread practice in recreational fisheries in which fish are released alive after capture. Its effectiveness, however, depends on maintaining high post-release survival to ensure management and conservation benefits. This study evaluated post-relea...