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    CCAMLR and seabirds in the Antarctic marine ecosystem

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    Document Number:
    CCAMLR-XXIII/BG/23
    Author(s):
    Secretariat
    Agenda Item(s)
    CCAMLR-XXIII - - undefined
    Abstract

    This paper outlines the experiences of the 24-nation Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in dealing with incidental mortality of seabirds (particularly albatrosses and petrels) during fishing in the Area for which it is responsible. Details of various mitigation measures are provided and the effect of such measures is evaluated.