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Year	Citation	Gear	Species	Technique/Category
2013	Worm B, Davis B, Kettemer L, et al (2013) Global catches, exploitation rates, and rebuilding options for sharks. Marine Policy 40:194–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2012.12.034	LL, PS	Sharks and Rays	Management Categories Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates International & National Management Schemes Population Level Assessments Abundance Indices Productivity Susceptibility Analysis
2024	Worm B, Orofino S, Burns ES, et al (2024) Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change. Science 383:225–230. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adf8984	LL, PS, GN	Sharks and Rays	Management Categories Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates International & National Management Schemes Shark Finning Restrictions
2015	WWF (2015) Smart Fishing Initiative - WWF Position. WCPFC SC11, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia		Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Seabirds, Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques FAD design & management Management Categories International & National Management Schemes Policy Development and Knowledge Exchange
2019	WWF (2019) WWF Position Paper. In: WCPFC Scientific Committee 15th Regular Session. WCPFC-SC15 - NGO Paper, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia	PS, GN	Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques Safe handling & release Management Categories International & National Management Schemes
2022	WWF Pakistan (2022) Reducing shark and ray mortality in the Arabian Sea: Regional workshop on shark conservation and managment in the North Indian Ocean. In: IOTC - 18th Working Party on Ecosystems & Bycatch. IOTC-2022-WPEB18-INF23, Online	LL, PS, GN	Sharks and Rays	Management Categories Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates International & National Management Schemes
2022	WWF-Pacific (2022) Salient issues of concern on IUU fishing in the high seas surrounding the Pacific Island countries of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. Suva, Fiji Islands	LL, PS, GN	Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Seabirds, Sharks and Rays	Management Categories Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates Compliance International & National Management Schemes Policy Development and Knowledge Exchange
2020	Young CN, Carlson JK (2020) The biology and conservation status of the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) and future directions for recovery. Rev Fish Biol Fisheries 30:293–312. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11160-020-09601-3	LL		Management Categories Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates Data Availability and Collection International & National Management Schemes Population Level Assessments Biological Parameters
2007	Young NM, Iudicello S (2007) Worldwide Bycatch of Cetaceans - An evaluation of the most significant threats to cetaceans, the affected species and the geographic areas of high risk, and the recommended actions from various independent institutions.	LL, PS, GN	Marine Mammals	Management Categories Bycatch Threats and Interaction Rates International & National Management Schemes Population Level Assessments Risk Analysis - Open Category
2023	Ziegler I (2023) A review of the effectiveness of gear modifications to reduce shark bycatch mortality in longlining. In: IOTC - 19th Working Party on Ecosystems & Bycatch. IOTC-2023-WPEB19-23_rev1, La Saline Les Bains, Reunion, France		Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques Monofilament / Wire Leaders Management Categories At-Vessel and Post-Release Mortality International & National Management Schemes
2023	Ziegler I, Hammond A, Millward S, et al (2023) Analysis of the Marine Stewardship Council’s policy on shark finning and the opportunity for adoption of a ‘Fins Naturally Attached’ policy in the MSC Fisheries Standard Review. In: WCPFC Scientific Committee 19th Regular Session. WCPFC-SC19-2023/NGO paper, Koror, Palau	LL, PS, GN	Sharks and Rays	Management Categories Compliance International & National Management Schemes Shark Finning Restrictions
2019	Zollett EA, Swimmer Y (2019) Safe handling practices to increase post-capture survival of cetaceans, sea turtles, seabirds, sharks, and billfish in tuna fisheries. Endangered Species Research 38:115–125. https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00940	LL, PS, GN	Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Seabirds, Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques Safe handling & release Management Categories At-Vessel and Post-Release Mortality International & National Management Schemes
2018	Zudaire I (2018) BIOFAD project: exploring the use of biodegradable materials on drifting FADs to reduce their impact on the ecosystem. In: IATTC - 3rd Meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on FADs. La Jolla, California	PS	Sea Turtles, Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques FAD design & management Management Categories International & National Management Schemes
2023	Zudaire I, Moreno G, Murua J, et al (2023) Biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices: Current status and future prospects. Marine Policy 153:105659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105659	PS	Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Seabirds, Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques ALDFG - management of abandoned, lost, discarded fishing gear FAD design & management Management Categories International & National Management Schemes Policy Development and Knowledge Exchange
2021	Zudaire I, Moreno G, Murua J, et al (2021) Biodegradable DFADs: Current Status and Prospects. In: IOTC - 2nd ad hoc Working Group on FADs. IOTC-2021-WGFAD02-09, Online	PS	Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques ALDFG - management of abandoned, lost, discarded fishing gear FAD design & management Management Categories International & National Management Schemes
2022	Zudaire I, Moreno G, Murua J, et al (2022) Update on Biodegradable dFADs: current status and prospects (Powerpoint presentation). In: IOTC - 3rd Ad Hoc Working Group on FADs. IOTC-2022-WGFAD03-13, Online	PS	Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Seabirds, Sharks and Rays	Mitigation Techniques ALDFG - management of abandoned, lost, discarded fishing gear FAD design & management Management Categories International & National Management Schemes

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