Circles

Catching Fishermen's Attention with Barbless Circle Hooks

The NOAA Fisheries Big Island monk seal response coordinator and his volunteers rushed out to aid the unfortunate animal, hoping to capture it and carefully remove the hook before the fishing gear could cause any serious damage. But before the volunteers could become rescuers, the monk seal shook its head, easily dislodging the hook in the process.BY JOSEPH BENNINGTON-CASTRO  |  December 2015