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Resolution 23/07 On Reducing the Incidental Bycatch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Bycatch Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel High seas Marine fisheries Precautionary principle Protection of species Seasons Standards Birds Endangered species
Entry into force notes
This Resolution shall enter into force on 1 July 2024. The Resolution 12/06 On reducing incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries is superseded by this Resolution, as of 1 July 2024.
Abstract

This Resolution addresses the need to strengthen mechanisms to protect seabirds in the Indian Ocean and to harmonise such mechanisms across tuna RFMOs. The ultimate aim of the IOTC and CPCs is to achieve a zero bycatch of seabirds for fisheries under the purview of the IOTC, especially threatened albatrosses and petrel species in longline fisheries. CPCs shall record data on seabird incidental bycatch by species, notably through scientific observers in accordance with Resolution 22/04 and report these annually. CPCs shall seek to achieve reductions in levels of seabird bycatch across all fishing areas, seasons, and fisheries through the use of effective mitigation measures, while giving due consideration to the safety of crew members and the practicability of mitigation measures. Mitigation measures shall conform to the minimum technical standards for these measures, as shown in Table 1 and Table 2. The design and deployment for bird scaring lines should also meet the additional specifications provided in Annex I.

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