22nd Regular Session of the Scientific Committee
Agenda Item 6.4.2 Review of CMM for seabirds (CMM 2025-05)
Annotation
SC22 will review updated information relevant to CMM 2025-05 and provide advice on whether adjustments or additional measures are needed to improve effectiveness and ensure consistent application across the Convention Area.
- Review of the seabird CMM reflects continued concern regarding seabird bycatch risks and the effectiveness of mitigation measures across different regions and fisheries. The newly adopted CMM 2025-05 strengthens requirements by mandating combinations of mitigation measures tailored to area-specific risk profiles and vessel characteristics, while also introducing annual reviews and a formal review within three years to assess effectiveness and remaining risks.
Ecosystem and Bycatch Mitigation Theme
Information Papers
| Symbol | Title | Date of Issue | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCPFC-SC22-2026-EB-IP16 | Updated assessment of Black-footed Albatross Phoebastria nigripes overlap with pelagic longline fisheries in the North Pacific
Thomas A. Clay, Alyssa Piauwasdy, Michelle Hester, Jessie Beck, Scott A. Shaffer, André F. Raine, K. David Hyrenbach |
NGO and Others
| Symbol | Title | Date of Issue | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCPFC-SC22-2026-OP01_Rev01 | BirdLife International Statement to the SC22
BirdLife International |