Risks posed to ACAP species from net fishing methods other than gillnet and trawl

A review of the literature and available data found limited information on the risk posed to ACAP species by net fishing methods other than gillnet and trawl. However, of these methods, purse seine is the most likely to pose risk to ACAP species. Other methods such as boat seine may also pose some risk. Further data collection and analysis is encouraged to ensure adequate information is available to identify, and manage, any appreciable bycatch risks.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The Working Group encourage the submission, to future SBWG meetings, of papers or other information on the extent of risk to ACAP species posed by net fishing methods other than gillnet and trawl.
2. The Working Group consider whether existing information is sufficient to warrant the development of best practice mitigation guidance for purse seine fisheries.