Decisions 15.39 to 15.41 - The Maltreatment and Mutilation of Seabirds in Fisheries
Aquatic Species Conservation Issues
.
Decision directed to: Parties
Decision directed to: Parties
Decision directed to: Scientific Council
15.39
Parties bordering the south-west Atlantic Ocean are requested to:
a) work with their fisheries management agencies to identify ways to address this issue impacting seabird populations;
b) endeavour to prevent further injuries to threatened and at-risk migratory species in their Exclusive Economic Zones;
15.40
Other Parties are requested to report back to the Scientific Council if they become aware of this issue occurring within their jurisdiction or elsewhere in the future.
15.41
The Scientific Council is requested to keep the issue of the maltreatment of seabirds in fisheries under review in case any further instances of mutilation are brought to its attention.