Assessment of the Action Plan aimed at reducing incidental catch of seabirds in the French EEZ included in the CCAMLR Division 58.5.1 and Subarea 58.6

France presented at CCAMLR XXVII an action plan aimed at reducing incidental avian mortality by 50% in the French EEZ included in the statistic division and subarea 58.5.1 and 58.6 for the period 2008/2009 to 2010/2011. The aim of this document is to present the various measures implemented and results achieved. The assessment also reports the actions taken since 2002 to reduce the incidental catch of sea birds in the area. In addition to the sharp decrease in incidental catch of seabirds in the French EEZ (see statistical report), this document presents new proposals that France would like to implement in order to pursue its efforts to minimize incidental captures.