Seabird Bycatch Mitigation Links

International

Agreement for the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP)

Multilateral agreement which seeks to conserve albatrosses and petrels by coordinating international activity to mitigate known threats to albatross and petrel populations.

Project GloBAL

Aims to characterize the bycatch of marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles by synthesizing existing information about bycatch from various sources and across different geographic regions. 

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Government

NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems.  The National Seabird Coordinator maintains a list of resources for fishermen and other stakeholders.

North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Oversees the management of federal fisheries off Alaska including implementation of seabird mitigation regulations.

Western Pacific Fishery Management Council

Oversees the management of federal fisheries off Hawaii including implementation of seabird mitigation regulations.

http://www.wpcouncil.org/

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Program

Manages species listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. 

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Migratory Species Program

Manages species falling under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act but not listed under U.S. ESA.

U.S. Geological Survey, North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database

Contains comprehensive geographic data on the pelagic distribution of seabirds in Alaska and the North Pacific.

Australian Antarctic Division

Performs research in Antarctica including reduction of seabird catch in Antarctic fisheries.

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Outreach

Seabird Avoidance Information for Alaska Fishermen

Southern Seabird Solutions

Promotes the adoption of fishing practices in the southern hemisphere that avoid seabird mortality.

Albert Times

Newsletter written to promote, and help resolve, issues surrounding seabird interactions with deep sea fishing vessels.  The information given is directed to all parties interested in saving seabirds, but mostly for vessel operators and fishermen in general.

Smart Gear

Competition to inspire innovative, practical, cost-effective ideas that allow fishermen to "fish smarter" - to better target their intended catch while reducing bycatch.

Satellite Tracking of Albatrosses in Alaska

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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

BirdLife International

Promotes best practices to reduce seabird bycatch in global fisheries.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Promotes research and outreach to reduce seabird bycatch in Russian fisheries.

Marine Conservation Alliance and MCA Foundation

Promoting the conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources of the North Pacific through research, education and mitigation.

American Bird Conservancy

Mission is to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.

Falkland Conservation

Falklands Conservation monitors and protects the exceptional wildlife heritage of the Falkland Islands.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds  (RSPB)

UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife.

Projeto Albotroz, Brazil

Performs research on seabird interactions in Brazilian fisheries and promotes best practices to reduce seabird bycatch in these fisheries.

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Industry (Alaska)

At-Sea Processors Association (APA)

Trade association representing trawl catcher/processor vessels that participate principally in the Alaska pollock fishery and west coast Pacific whiting fishery. APA has participated in Washington Sea Grant research to reduce seabird-trawl interactions.

North Pacific Longline Association (NPLA)

Trade association representing longline catcher/processor vessels that participate principally in the Alaska cod fishery. NPLA has been a critical partner to Washington Sea Grant during research to reduce seabird-longline interactions.

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Professional Associations

Pacific Seabird Group

Society of professional seabird researchers and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of seabirds.

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