A by-catch guide for commonly caught species in CCAMLR longline and trawl fisheries

As requested by members at WG-FSA 15, the Secretariat has collated existing materials to develop a bycatch guide for commonly caught fish and skate species in CCAMLR longline and trawl fisheries. The guide consists of comprehensive descriptions for 21 species, and two additional appendices which contain detailed descriptive keys for Macrourid (Grenadier) identification, and for juvenile fish caught in the CCAMLR krill fishery. The Secretariat thanks members for access to materials, and for reviewing the draft version of this guide. Additionally, images in this guide have been provided for the identification training tool developed by Mr N. Gasco (WG-FSA-16/11) for improved observer bycatch education.