In develo** regions, coastal communities are particularly dependent on small-scale
fisheries for food security and income. However, information on the scale and impacts of …

Since the 1970s the role of fishery bycatch as a factor reducing, or limiting the recovery of,
marine mammal populations has been increasingly recognized. The proceedings of a 1990 …

Incidental catch in fishing gears is a serious, worldwide threat to marine megafauna
(particularly sea turtles, sharks and marine mammals). In order to inform the …

Death in fishing gear of non-target species (called 'bycatch') is a major concern for marine
wildlife, and mostly worrying for long-lived species like cetaceans, considering their …

Bycatch in small-scale tuna fisheries - a global study Page 1 Bycatch in small-scale tuna fisheries
A global study by Robert Gillett FAO Consultant The Republic of Fiji FOOD AND AGRICULTURE …

The use of small cetaceans as bait is a practice that has been reported worldwide, affecting
the conservation status of vulnerable species. In Peru specifically, it has been documented …

Between the 1st of February and the March 31, 2017, 793 stranded cetaceans were found
along the French Atlantic coasts. Common dolphins made up 84% of these strandings, and …

The incidental or target capture of sea turtles by small–scale fisheries (SSF) has been
receiving increasing attention in recent years due to its high impact. Here, we evaluated the …

This report reviews information on interactions between cetaceans (whales and dolphins)
and tuna fisheries in the western and central Indian Ocean. The average annual catch of …

Bycatch is the most significant threat to marine mammals globally. There are increasing
requirements for national governments to fulfil their obligations to international agreements …