Common use of Seabird Bycatch Clause in Contracts

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help Trawl: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 3) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 4) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures (e.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)resources 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help Xxxxxxxxx Trawl: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 3.3 Further development Development of mitigation advice for purse-purse- seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design.Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 3) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 43) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds SBWG/BirdLife 2019-2021 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 (AUDcore, for translation and for new factsheet) 3.5 Further investigate Investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures measures. (e.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation reporting, and present to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx XxxxxxxIndividual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help TrawlXxxxx: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat 2022 Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 13,000 10, 000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 32) translation, updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new for and demersal LL, and 43) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (e.core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondment

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)resources 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help TrawlXxxxx: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx OngoingOngoing Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, 2) line weighting safety practices 3) updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and demersal LL, and 4) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat 2022 2019-2021 1 week per fact sheet 13,000 10,000 (core, for translation and for new factsheet) New fact sheet on improving safety when using branch line branchline weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 3) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 4) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD). 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures (e.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)resources 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help Xxxxxxxxx Trawl: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 3.3 Further development Development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 3) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 43) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheetsSBWG/BirdLife 2019-2021 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 (core, for translation and for new factsheet) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate Investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures measures. (e.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy interaction plan for ACAP (SBWG8 AC5 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 129) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 2016-2018 a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) AUD 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costsProgress reported at each SBWG meeting, and actions for the forthcoming period included in Annex 5 of the SBWG8 Report. These guidelines will also be relevant for national HIGH 3.2 Update analysis of overlaps of distributions and albatrosses and petrels with fisheries managed by RFMOs BirdLife / ACAP 2016-2017 4 weeks AUD 10,000 (Partycore) observer programmes Consider work and schedule of RFMO activities (e.g. seabird risk assessments and reviews of bycatch mitigation measures) Moved to Section 5 Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help Trawl: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoingcomments 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWGreview and utilise available information on foraging distribution, fisheries and seabird bycatch to aid prioritisation of actions to reduce the risk of fishing operations to ACAP species in waters subject to national jurisdiction. SBWG and Parties 2016-2018 AUD 10,000 (grant ) Assess needs for waters subject to national jurisdiction and any capacity building requirements To facilitate regional coordination to better assess bycatch Consider possible link to conservation priorities, such as Wandering Albatross Moved to Section 5 3.4 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. BirdLife, 2019/SBWG Science Officer 2016-2021 2018 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet p.a. AUD 0 Based on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part Endnote library Includes both published and unpublished literature Replace working papers with published papers where possible Submission of line weighting fact sheet)information from Parties and others encouraged. LL line weighting Refer and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timelinelink to BMIS. 2) line weighting safety practices 3) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 4) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measuresOngoing. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures (e.LOW

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy Engagement Strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 11 SBWG11 Doc 09 AC14 Doc 20) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation reporting, and present to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx XxxxxxxIndividual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) From 2025 37,500 p.a. 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. 3.1 a) Continue with the review and update of the RFMCO Engagement Strategy Lead Xxxxx Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx. Intersessional Group (see ANNEX 7). AC14 2024-2025 Establish an intersessional group (see ANNEX 7). Engage with IAC (lead Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Brazil). Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx XxxxxxxxxXxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help Xxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Pon Trawl: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx OngoingOngoing Improve consistency between documents. Review evidence on the relative effectiveness, noting regional differences, of different combinations of measures to support Best Practice Advice. Commence wider review of the structure of documents, including version control and documenting version changes. 3.2 a) Sink rate testing advice Intersessional Group (See ANNEX 7) Lead: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx 2024-2025 To provide guidance on adequate testing methodologies to demonstrate compliance with ACAP sink rate criterion. 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of fisheries. Formalise ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl). (now Task 3.18) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx XxxPon, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document or possible in- kind support from Parties. and guidelines, plus guidelines design.. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 32) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 43) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLife International, Secretariat. Leads: Bird scaring lines: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Demersal longline line weighting: Xxxxx Xxxxx Trawl cable, including net monitoring, mitigation: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Safe handling of seabirds entangled in nets: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 15,000 (core, for translation, and for new factsheets) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation (now Task 5.13) SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures. Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. (now Task 5.13) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others sub-group to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. Completed 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Intersessional review to refine indicators Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Xxxx Xxxxxx to lead initially. AC New Intersessional Group established at AC14 (see ANNEX 7). Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. Commence work on refined (Response) indicators as endorsed by AC14. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 7 a) Improve bycatch data collection and reporting. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx to lead. AC New Intersessional Group established at AC14. Establish an intersessional correspondence group to address key challenges (see ANNEX 7). Possible Secondment. Provide input into data workshops held by Parties if feasible. Commence work refining questions in seabird bycatch data reporting forms, as endorsed by AC14. Develop guidelines on bycatch data analysis to complement existing data collection guidelines Develop a plan and schedule for a wider project to support Parties and Range States with reporting. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG, Parties, New Intersessional Group established at AC14 (see ANNEX 7) 2023-2024- 2025 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. Identify and score missing Party fisheries to enable a partial update for MoP8 if possible. Develop a plan and schedule for a wider update of the framework. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Distribute to SBWG intersessionally. Post updated toolkit on website before AC15. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1.a). 3.9 a) Understand and mitigate the effects on seabirds of small-scale pelagic fisheries, in particular where the mainline is attached directly to surface floats SBWG 2024-2025 Opportunity for secondments and small grants 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for SBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines for data collection by observer programmes and in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx New Intersessional Group established at AC14 (same Group as under 3.7 & 3.8) Ongoing Guidelines were developed and last reviewed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Commence review, including provision of guidance on seabird bycatch estimation methods. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1a) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate 3.12 Evaluate the barriers factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks Completed 3.13 Help facilitate and drivers in the support collaborative seabird impact and pursue approaches risk assessments at various scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to improve uptake of best practice undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information (Also see Task 5.7) SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Further understand and mitigate the effects on seabird bycatch in Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and including ways to increase the sink rate of this gear. SBWG intersessional group 20232024-2025 Opportunity Possible for secondment and small grant Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.16 Further development of technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance with seabird mitigation measures measures. SBWG Ongoing 10,000 Opportunity for secondments and small grants. Review current status of monitoring across key fisheries and undertake research on the development technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance, including EM. 3.17 Further development and assessment of pelagic longline branch line weighting or other priority research areas SBWG 2024-2025 Opportunity for secondments and small grants Includes assessment of the effectiveness of weighted hook designs, and use of non-toxic alternatives to lead when adding weight to the hook. 3.18 Develop guidelines for the safe removal of birds entangled in nets (e.purse seine, trawl, gillnet). SBWG, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 12 weeks 8,000 Standardise procedures and develop infographic guidelines. Costs for development of graphic images, guidelines design, and translation. 3.19 Support the development of an evidence- based Disseminate Seabird-Safe Toolkit for the tuna supply chain by Southern Seabirds Trust SBWG, BirdLife International 2024-2025 Share resources and provide expert advice.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation reporting, and present to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx XxxxxxxIndividual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help TrawlXxxxx: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of fisheries. Formalise ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) ). SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 32) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 43) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLife International, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for translation, and for new factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Will require resources (e.possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for theSBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing Guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear. SBWG intersessional group 2023 Possible secondment

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy Engagement Strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 11 SBWG11 Doc 09) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Develop Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation reporting, and present to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, with clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx XxxxxxxIndividual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) From 2025 37,500 p.a. 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. 3.1 a) Review and update the RFMO engagement strategy Lead Xxxxx Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx. AC Intersessional Group. AC14 Establish an intersessional group (see ANNEX 7). Engage with IAC (lead Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Brazil). Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LL: Xxx Xxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx Xxxxxx to help Xxxx Pon Trawl: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx OngoingOngoing Improve consistency between documents. Review evidence on the relative effectiveness, noting regional differences, of different combinations of measures to support Best Practice Advice. 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of fisheries. Formalise ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl). (now Task 3.18) SBWG, via leads: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to help) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX Xxxx XxxPon, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document document. and guidelines, plus guidelines design.. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat 2022 fact sheet 13,000 (core, for using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 32) updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and new demersal LL, and 43) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLife International, Secretariat. Leads: Bird scaring lines: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Demersal longline line weighting: Xxxxx Xxxxx Trawl cable, including net monitoring, mitigation: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Safe handling of seabirds entangled in nets: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 15,000 (core, for translation, and for new factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice Communicate with different audiences (e.e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation (now Task 5.13) Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others sub-group to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures. Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. (now Task 5.13) Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub- group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. Completed 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Intersessional review to refine indicators Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Xxxx Xxxxxx to lead initially. AC Intersessional Group (see ANNEX 7). Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.7 a) Improve bycatch data collection and reporting. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx to lead. AC Intersessional Group Establish an intersessional correspondence group to address key challenges (see ANNEX 7). Provide input into data workshops held by Parties if feasible. Develop guidelines on bycatch data analysis to complement existing data collection guidelines 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1.a). Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.9 a) Understand and mitigate the effects on seabirds of small-scale pelagic fisheries, in particular where the mainline is attached directly to surface floats SBWG Opportunity for secondments and small grants 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for SBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: Xxxx Xxxxxx Ongoing Guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1a) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks Completed 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information (Also see Task 5.7) SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear. SBWG intersessional group 2023 Possible secondment 3.16 Further development of technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance with seabird mitigation measures. SBWG Ongoing 10,000 Opportunity for secondments and small grants. Review current status of monitoring across key fisheries and undertake research on the development technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance, including EM. 3.17 Further development and assessment of pelagic longline branch line weighting or other priority research areas SBWG 2024-2025 Opportunity for secondments and small grants Includes assessment of the effectiveness of weighted hook designs, and use of non-toxic alternatives to lead when adding weight to the hook. 3.18 Develop guidelines for the safe removal of birds entangled in nets (purse seine, trawl, gillnet). SBWG, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxx, Secretariat Ongoing 12 weeks 8,000 Standardise procedures and develop infographic guidelines. Costs for development of graphic images, guidelines design, and translation. 3.19 Support the development of an evidence- based seabird safe toolkit for the tuna supply chain by Southern Seabirds Trust SBWG, BirdLife International 2024-2025 Share resources and provide expert advice. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)