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Resolution to mitigate the impact on seabirds of fishing for species covered by the IATTC (C-11-02).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
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 Endangered species
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), citing the FAO International Plan of Action for Reducing the Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries, introduces measures for seabird bycatch mitigation. Members and cooperating non-Members (CPCs) shall report to the IATTC on their implementation of the IPOA-Seabirds, including, as appropriate, the status of their National Plans of Action for reducing incidental catches of seabirds in longline fisheries. CPCs shall require their longline vessels to use at least two of the mitigation measures in Table 1 of this Resolution and shall encourage those vessles to adopt additional mitigation measures. CPCs are encouraged to establish national programs to place observers aboard longline vessels flying their flags or fishing in their waters, for the purpose of, inter alia, gathering information on the interactions of seabirds with the longline fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.iattc.org