National Plans of Action (NPOAs) for reducing seabird bycatch: Developing best practice for assessing and managing fisheries impacts

Good, S.D.; Baker, G.B.; Gummery, M.; Votier, S.C.; Phillips, R.A.. 2020 National Plans of Action (NPOAs) for reducing seabird bycatch: Developing best practice for assessing and managing fisheries impacts. Biological Conservation, 247. 108592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108592

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Abstract/Summary

Fisheries bycatch is one of the biggest threats to seabird populations. Managers need to identify where and when bycatch occurs and ensure effective action. In 1999, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released the International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries (IPOA-s) encouraging states to voluntarily assess potential seabird bycatch problems and implement a National Plan of Action (NPOA) if needed. However, the IPOA-s is ambiguous about the steps and objectives, diminishing its value as a conservation tool.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108592
ISSN:	00063207
Additional Keywords:	Bycatch, Seabirds, Fisheries management, Incidental mortality, National Plan of Action, NPOA
Date made live:	13 May 2020 15:55 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/527714

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108592

ISSN:

00063207

Additional Keywords:

Bycatch, Seabirds, Fisheries management, Incidental mortality, National Plan of Action, NPOA

Date made live:

13 May 2020 15:55 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/527714