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significant factor in the final model, predicted bycatch 

 rates were the same for 2001 and 2002. Highest sea turtle 

 bycatch rates occurred during the summer season (Aug- 

 Sep), in temperatures warmer than 19C, in water depths 

 from 49 to 57 m. Lowest bycatch rates occurred during the 

 fall (Oct-Dec) and spring (May-June), in temperatures 

 cooler than 19 C, and in water depths less than 49 m. 



Total bycatch 



The total estimated bycatch of sea turtles in the Mid- 

 Atlantic controlled access areas in 2001 and 2002 com- 

 bined was 169 animals (CV=55.3) (Table 4). Of this total, 

 164 animals (97'* ) were caught in the Hudson Canyon 

 area: 69 (42', i in 2001 and 95 (58%) in 2002. Total esti- 



