We present the first objective quantitative assessment of the threats to all 359 species of
seabirds, identify the main challenges facing them, and outline priority actions for their …

Fishing provides high quality seafood and creates employment and income for people
worldwide. Most of the capture methods used for fishing are, however, heavily dependent on …

Recent research on ocean health has found large predator abundance to be a key element
of ocean condition. Fisheries can impact large predator abundance directly through targeted …

Overexploitation of bycatch and target species in marine capture fisheries is the most
widespread and direct driver of change and loss of global marine biodiversity. Bycatch in …

Substantial ecological, economic and social problems result from shark interactions in
pelagic longline fisheries. Improved understanding of industry attitudes and practices …

A performance assessment was conducted of regional fisheries management
organizations'(RFMO s') bycatch governance, one element of an ecosystem approach to …

Small-scale fisheries are vital for food security, nutrition, and livelihoods in coastal areas
throughout the world's oceans. 1–9 As intricately linked social-ecological systems, small …

Fishery by‐catch, especially discarded by‐catch, is a serious problem in the world's oceans.
Not only are the stocks of discarded species affected, but entire trophic webs and habitats …

Reducing by‐catch of sea turtles in pelagic longline fisheries, in concert with activities to
reduce other anthropogenic sources of mortality, may contribute to the recovery of marine …

This paper reviews the available information (observer programs, estimates, statutes,
regulations) for bycatch of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds in fisheries of the …