Longlining is among the most conservative methods of fish harvesting. Longline gear is comprised of a continuous mainline supported by floatlines with regularly spaced leaders that end with baited hooks. Todays longline gear has many conservation benefits. The interval between longline hooks is slightly less than the length of a football field. the consequent reduced number of hooks minimizes the capture rates of non-targeted species. Additionally, the lighter, longer monofilament gear allows greater movement of captured fish and higher survival rates. Many fish are landed live so the marketable species can be processed quickly to provide a high quality food product, while non-marketable species are released alive.