Thread by @ATF_Chile

1. #WSTC6 #FishSesh Purse seine fishing is an emerging arena for seabird #bycatch. However, these are also impacting seabirds with edible #fish oil. #Soaked individuals are disrupted in waterproofing, thermal isolation, flight, and prone to #death. How does this happen?

2. #WSTC6 #FishSesh #Chile #shearwaters #albatrosses #gulls are affected by fish oil from the direct discharge of #wastewaters or individuals #trapped in the purse seine gear (mean N°ind./set 8.41-12.90 CI 95%, with 96.87% of all trapped soaked)

3. #WSTC6 #FishSesh Feathers showed disruption of micro-structures (barbules) under responding at low oil concentrations (5%). Onboard, soaked seabirds remain under this status after 24h of oil exposure when trapped in fishing gear

4. #WSTC6 #FishSesh Transfer to #rescue centers is practicable in coastal #fisheries with daily trips. However, coastal fleets (P. Seine >400 vessels in S. Central Chile) are challenging for #regulations beyond explicit #bycatch events (facilities, compliance monitoring)

Thanks to my co-author @Monse__ and collaborators of "Soaked seabirds in fisheries". Especially to @NFWFnews, all purse seine #fishers, and @CONAFBiobio for their support with samples from Reserva Nacional Isla Mocha, Chile 🇨🇱 . Thank you all...!!!