Progress report for
Implementation of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation in commercial fisheries
Achievement at a glance
The NPOA Mitigation Standards describe best practice mitigation in the New Zealand context and continue to be implemented through vessel specific mitigation plans, as part of New Zealand’s National Plan of Action (NPOA) Seabirds 2020. Additional resources have been assigned to expand New Zealand’s protected species liaison programme to support continued advice to fishing operators on developing and implementing vessel specific mitigation plans.Next Steps
Next steps include continued routine review of mitigation standardsBeneficiaries
Seabirds form an important part of New Zealand’s marine biodiversity, and many species are taonga (cultural treasures). Their protection will benefit all New Zealanders.