First Multi-taxa Bycatch Mitigation Virtual Workshop -29th -31st August 2022

<p>SWIOTUNA members&nbsp;(16-10male, 6 female) participated in a 3-day virtual workshop organized and facilitated by WWF team on multi-taxa bycatch mitigation measures focused on drift/ gillnets in the Indian ocean from 29th-31st August 2022. Objective of this workshop&nbsp;was to undertake evaluation of existing mitigation measures for their sustainability to reduce bycatch of multiple taxa in drift/gillnet fisheries/gears and to scope and assess the feasibility of novel or experimental measures being developed for this purpose in the Indian Ocean. The workshop;</p>

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<li>Provided an overview of the existing and new potential bycatch mitigation measures applicable for drift/gillnet fisheries</li>
<li>Demonstrated how to replicate, scale and strengthen data collection protocol to assess the effectiveness of multi-taxa bycatch mitigation measures in IOTC</li>
<li>Developed recommendations for the IOTC WPEB to be discussed</li>
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<p>It is envisaged that the members will use the knowledge gained in engaging in fisheries management in their respective countries.</p>

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