Guidelines for the Safe Release of Encircled Animals, including Whale Sharks | Bycatch Management Information System (BMIS)

Source URL

https://meetings.wcpfc.int/meetings/sc08

Citation

SC8 Informal Small Group (2012) Guidelines for the Safe Release of Encircled Animals, including Whale Sharks. In: WCPFC Scientific Committee 8th Regular Session. WCPFC-SC8 EB-WP-19, Busan, Republic of Korea, p 5

Abstract

Informal Small Group 3 (ISG3) meeting was held during the WCPFC SC8 in Busan, Korea on 8 August 2012. Fourteen (14) participants participated in the meeting and discussed the development of guideline for the safe release of encircled animals, including whale sharks. ISG3 reached the conclusion that it is currently not possible to determine the "best" practical method for the safe release of encircled animals. Additionally, there have been no scientific investigations as to the survival of whale sharks that have been caught or entangled in purse seines. Therefore, ISC3 recommended further research primarily to investigate the survival of encircled animals associated with various release techniques. The document lists 'general principles' and 'possible release methods'.