An example of bycatch data dissemination

Citation
Walker N, Cryer M, Thompson F, Abraham E (2014) An example of bycatch data dissemination. ACAP Seabird Bycatch Working Group, Punta del Este, Uruguay
Abstract

In New Zealand a novel approach has been taken to making bycatch data available to a wider audience. Summaries of fishing effort, observer coverage, bycatch events and estimated total bycatch are displayed on website maintained by a research provider. The website is interactive, so users can examine species, fisheries, areas and years of interest.
This has allowed interested parties from diverse backgrounds to examine trends in bycatch for areas, species and fisheries of interest. This helps raise the issue of seabird bycatch and highlights where further research, observer coverage and management may be appropriate.