Cook Islands National Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds (NPOA-Seabirds). Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Miscellaneous Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Data collection/reporting Fishing gear/fishing method Equipment Bycatch Protection of species Birds Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Cook Islands NPOA-Seabirds covers flag vessels involved in longline, trawl and troll operations in the Pacific and Indian oceans and plans to fish for krill in Antarctica. The plan contains the following themes: a. Implementation of mitigation measures where required; b. On-going monitoring and assessment of all fishing operations; c. Code of Practice; d. Education and awareness; e. Research; f. Enhancement of monitoring capability including: i. Increased observer coverage; ii. Enhanced tra Full text English Website www.mmr.gov.ck