Author: Karen AlexanderPublisher:
ISBN: 9780642253323
Category : Albatrosses
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The Incidental Mortality of Albatrosses in Longline Fisheries
Author: Karen AlexanderPublisher:
ISBN: 9780642253323
Category : Albatrosses
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Seabird Bycatch
Author: Edward F. MelvinPublisher: Alaska Sea Grant College Program
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Seabird Bycatch significantly adds to the knowledge base of seabird mortality in commercial fisheries, and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive solutions. The product of a 1999 symposium held by the Pacific Seabird Group, Seabird Bycatch is a response to escalating bycatch, a global conservation and fisheries management issue.
Albatross Biology and Conservation
Author: Graham RobertsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Based on the Inaugural Albatross Conference in Hobart in 1995. Thirteen chapters are based directly on conference papers, and ten have been written subsequently. Topics covered include albatross taxonomy, ecology, feeding and breeding habits, population and distribution as well as the effect of human activities on albatross mortality. Examines the conservation of albatrosses and threats to their survival, in particular the incidental mortality associated with long line fisheries. Appraises recent research in albatross biology, ecology and conservation and discusses opportunities for future research.
The Population Biology of the Black-footed Albatross in Relation to Mortality Caused by Longline Fishing
Author: Katherine CousinsPublisher:
ISBN: 9780615115948
Category : Albatrosses
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Longline Sink Rates of an Autoline Vessel, and Notes on Seabird Interactions
Author: N. W. McL. SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Status Report and Future Directions Towards the Development of a National Plan of Action for the Reduction of Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Domestic and Foreign Longline Fisheries in Canadian Waters
Author: Canada. Department of Fisheries and OceansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bycatches (Fisheries)
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Review and Assessment of Mitigation Measures to Reduce Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline, Trawl and Gillnet Fisheries
Author: Svein LøkkeborgPublisher:
ISBN: 9789251061206
Category : Bird-scaring lines
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Growing concerns have been raised about incidental capture of seabirds in various types of fisheries. Most attention has been given to bycatches of albatrosses in the longline fisheries of the southern Ocean. This report describes technical and management mitigation measures that have been tested in longline, trawl and gillnet fisheries, and critically reviews their fishery suitability in terms of efficiency and practical applicability. It is emphasized that studies based on observer data must be interpreted with caution, and the only way to determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure is to apply an experimental approach including a control treatment without any mitigation device. There is no single solution to mitigate incidental seabird mortality in longline fisheries, and this review gives strong evidence that the efficiency of a mitigation measure is specific to each fishery. However, there is potential for considerable reductions in seabird mortality rates in all longline fisheries by employing appropriate and effective mitigation measures. In the Northern Hemisphere, where northern fulmar is the dominant seabird captured, streamer lines have proved to be very efficient in demersal fisheries. In the Southern Hemisphere, night setting has shown to be an efficient mitigation measure, and this measure should be used in combination with other measures such as streamer lines and longlines with integrated weight when fishing in areas inhabited by nocturnal and diving seabirds. Although few studies have been conducted in trawl fisheries, results indicate rare interactions between seabirds and trawl gear at times of no offal discharge. Studies reported to date suggest that no-discharge policy and ban of netsonde cables would virtually eliminate seabird mortality. During trawling carried out under offal discharge, streamer lines proved to be an efficient mitigation measure. Studies in gillnet fisheries are very scarce, and development of seabird mitigation measures for this gear type is in its infancy. Future research on seabird mitigation measures in longlining should apply an experimental approach to fine-tune the most promising mitigation measures for each specific fishery. Mitigation measures have been tested in only a few trawl and gillnet fisheries, and this work needs to be expanded to other areas where interactions with seabirds occur. Promising measures have been identified for trawls but not for gillnet fisheries.
International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries
Author: Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251043325
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
This document contains the texts of three International Plans of Action (IPOA): the IPOA for reducing incidental catch of seabirds in longline fisheries; the IPOA for the conservation and management of sharks; and the IPOA for the management of fishing capacity. The IPOAs were developed as the COFI Members in 1997 found that it would be necessary to have some form of international agreement in order to manage the concerned issues in compliance with the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The most suitable instrument for each of the three issues was found to be a voluntary International Plan of Action. The three texts were developed in the course of two intergovernmental meetings, open to all FAO Members, held in 1998. The IPOAs were adopted by the twenty-third session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries in February 1999 and endorsed by the FAO Council at the session it held in June 1999.
Report of the FAO/Birdlife South American Workshop on Implementation of NPOA-Seabirds and Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels
Author: Svein LøkkeborgPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251052358
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Report of a workshop jointly organised by FAO and Birdlife International. NPOA-Seabirds = National plan of action for reducing incidental catch of seabirds in longline fisheries
Report of the Expert Consultation on Best Practice Technical Guidelines for IPOA/NPOA-Seabirds
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN: 9789251061244
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Incidental mortality in commercial fisheries around the world is a threat to seabirds and is causing decline in many breeding populations. Guidelines were prepared during this Expert Consultation to assist countries in developing policies and plans of action for reducing incidental catch and mortality of seabirds in fisheries.