5.5. Reduce the impact of bycatch on non-target species.
Subactions
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5.5.1. Drive innovation to fishing gear modifications that reduce or eliminate bycatch. - ar
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5.5.2. Control the discarding of fishing nets and other gear. - ar
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5.5.3. Work with fisher communities and organizations to increase capacity and experience in the safe handling, monitoring, and release of bycatch. - ar
Solutions and case studies
Strengthening Governance of Small-Scale Fisheries Management
An Ecosystem Approach for Fisheries (EAF) was adopted by municipalities in Misamis Occidental, Philippines, to improve small-scale fisheries management for poverty reduction. They belong to Iligan Bay Alliance of Misamis Occidental (IBAMO), an initiative providing governance frameworks for LGU collaboration. It aims to be a proactive, committed, dynamic alliance for sustainable coastal resource development and seeks to foster the wellbeing of the environment and the people depending on fishing.
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5.5.4. Assess community fisheries education programmes with local partners to identify systemic weakness requiring remediation. - ar
Solutions and case studies
Strengthening Governance of Small-Scale Fisheries Management
An Ecosystem Approach for Fisheries (EAF) was adopted by municipalities in Misamis Occidental, Philippines, to improve small-scale fisheries management for poverty reduction. They belong to Iligan Bay Alliance of Misamis Occidental (IBAMO), an initiative providing governance frameworks for LGU collaboration. It aims to be a proactive, committed, dynamic alliance for sustainable coastal resource development and seeks to foster the wellbeing of the environment and the people depending on fishing.
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5.5.5. Adopt legislation on the most effective gear modifications and handling protocols. - ar
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5.5.6. Ensure Regional Fisheries management is effective. - ar
Solutions and case studies
Strengthening Governance of Small-Scale Fisheries Management
An Ecosystem Approach for Fisheries (EAF) was adopted by municipalities in Misamis Occidental, Philippines, to improve small-scale fisheries management for poverty reduction. They belong to Iligan Bay Alliance of Misamis Occidental (IBAMO), an initiative providing governance frameworks for LGU collaboration. It aims to be a proactive, committed, dynamic alliance for sustainable coastal resource development and seeks to foster the wellbeing of the environment and the people depending on fishing.
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5.5.7. Reduce the impact of bycatch on other non-target species (snaring, indiscriminate harvest etc). - ar