From the Fishing Daily: The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) and the North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has called on the EU Commission to overhaul the Landing Obligation policy. The advice urges a shift from mandatory landings to measures that prevent and minimize unwanted catch.
Featured Bycatch Species
The white-chinned petrel is the most common avian bycatch species in the Southern Ocean (Weimerskirch et al 1999; Gilman 2006; Robertson et al 2006; Birdlife International 2013).