New device would keep seabirds away from hooks

Sunday, April 14, 2002

HONOLULU -- A new device is being tested that would keep fish bait -- and fish hooks -- away from seabirds, making way for a possible return of commercial fishing for swordfish from Hawaii-based vessels.

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