Bycatch of great albatrosses in pelagic longline fisheries in the southwest Atlantic: Contributing factors and implications for management.

Highlights: [•] We examined the bycatch of great albatrosses in pelagic longline fisheries of the southwest Atlantic. [•] We determined the areas and seasons where the interaction is most intense. [•] We identified key vessel operational practices and habitat variables affecting bycatch. [•] Results are useful for developing or improving conservation measures. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]