IWC's recommendation Data SC2332

Year: 2023
Text: The Committee recognises that ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear are the two major causes of North Atlantic right whale mortality (IWC, 2021a, item 8.2.6, p.38) and strongly supports efforts to reduce these. The Committee also: (3) recognises that recreational boaters may be less aware of existing regulations and therefore recommends outreach efforts be directed specifically toward recreational mariners;
Type of Recommendation: Recommendation
Workshop Recommendation Yes
Decision Process: Report adoption
Commission Body: Scientific Committee, Sub-committee on northern hemisphere whale stocks
Endorsed by Commission?: Yes
Commission Endorsed At: IWC61
Context:
Document Reference: SC69A Report
Document URL: https://archive.iwc.int/pages/download.php?direct=1&noattach=true&ref=20108&ext=pdf&k=

Implementation Data

Theme: Population assessment, Ship Strikes, Bycatch & Entanglement
Species: North Atlantic Right Whale
To be Actioned by:
Also Relevant to: Sub-committee on non deliberate human induced mortality of cetaceans , Conservation Committee
Target Completion Date: n/a

Review Data

Review Meeting: SC69B
Last Reviewed: 06/06/2023
Status: Closed
Progress: Ongoing
Outcome:
Further Action:

Actions to be Taken

No Actions