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work arose. We would also like to thank three anonymous 

 reviewers for comments that improved the quality of 

 this manuscript. This manuscript is a contribution from 

 the CRC Reef Effects of Line Fishing Project, CRC Reef 

 Research Centre, Townsville, Australia. 



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