Progress on Kobe III bycatch Technical Working Group
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Nicol S, Bunce S, Fitzsimmons L (2013) Progress on Kobe III bycatch Technical Working Group. In: WCPFC Scientific Committee 9th Regular Session. WCPFC‐SC9‐2013/EB-WP-04, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, p 36
Abstract
The Kobe By-catch Joint Technical Working Group was established in 2009 and its work plan endorsed by the Kobe III meeting in July 2011 and the Scientific Committee of WCPFC in August 2011. This report documents the progress towards achieving this plan, which includes:
• Harmonisation of t-RFMO fishing data
• Harmonisation of identification guides
• By-catch research priorities and collaborative work
• Information sharing through the BMIS
• Facilitation of Risk Assessments (sharks as the priority) • Funding Sources • Compliance with data reporting requirements The Scientific Committee is invited to both note the report, but also to provide guidance on the future of this By-catch Joint Technical Working Group.