Bycatch News
From the Fishing Daily: The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) and the North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) have called on the EU Commission to overhaul the Landing Obligation policy.
Oceanographic magazine: A new study combines satellite tracking, fishing vessel data and ocean science to identify high-risk zones where fishing threatens endangered Antipodean albatrosses.
Virginia, USA is considering a requirement that recreational crab fishers use TEDs in their crab pots to reduce bycatch of terrapins.
See:
quirephttps://phys.org/news/2025-07-virginia-marine-resources-commission-requiring.html
Virginia, USA is considering a requirement that recreational crab fishers use TEDs in their crab pots to reduce bycatch of terrapins.
See:
quirephttps://phys.org/news/2025-07-virginia-marine-resources-commission-requiring.html
The Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction, in collaboration with Ocean Associates, Inc., and with funding from Broadreach, is pleased to announce the availability of grants for reducing marine bycatch.
One of my heroes has released a powerful film about the natural history of The Ocean: https://www.hulu.com/watch/1d8f1a4a-72dc-4532-a0e0-d35daa00d3a7
This should be viewed in all schools, all workplaces, as widely as possible
Mapping Cetacean Occurrence and Bycatch in Indian Waters: Bridging Knowledge Gaps Through Fisher Community Networks
CETACEAN BYCATCH MITIGATION COORDINATOR
The IWC is seeking a Bycatch Coordinator to coordinate and implement the programme of work for the Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (BMI). The Coordinator will provide advice to the Commission, exchange information and liaise with other inter-governmental organisations, and support governments in addressing the complex issues and challenges relating to bycatch and its mitigation.
To apply or read more follow the link.
Information Here
Regards
Iain Staniland
Head of Science Conservation and Management
IWC
Attached is a list of Recipients of the 2020 grants
GHANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY
Final Report to Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium
PROJECT TITLE: Baseline Assessment on Marine Mammal Bycatch along the Coast of Ghana during 2019-2020