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Program to Reduce Seabird Incidental Take in Longline Fisheries The Alaska Region (AKR) has been actively addressing seabird incidental take in longline (hook-and-line) fisheries off Alaska since 1989. Short-tailed albatross. Photo: Hiroshi Hasegawa In 1998, the AKR appointed a Seabird Coordinator to focus on seabird-related issues. AKR seabird-related responsibilities and activities include: consultations under the Endangered Species Act, data collection by fishery observers, public and industry outreach and education, research, regulatory action, and participation in the development of an international and national plan of action to reduce the incidental take of seabirds in longline fisheries. The Alaska Region plays a proactive role in its coordination with local, regional, national, and international agencies, organizations, and experts in its efforts to reduce seabird incidental take in hook-and-line fisheries.

PDF files require free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view, navigate and print. Adobe also offers free tools for the visually disabled.  National Plan of Action on Seabirds: NOAA Fisheries' National Seabird/Fishery Activities  Seabird/Fishery News from NOAA Fisheries and Other Organizations  Seabird Avoidance Gear and Methods for Alaska Fishermen: Regulations, Photos and Diagrams  Reports and Action on Seabird Incidental Take  Federal Regulations: Laws About Seabirds and Seabird Incidental Take  Biological Opinions: Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultations  Overview and History of Seabird Incidental Take Reduction  Other Seabird Web Sites: U.S. and International Seabird Bycatch Reduction Efforts  Seabird News Archive: Recent Seabird Bycatch Reduction News For more information, please contact: Kim Rivera, Seabird Coordinator NMFS Alaska Region Protected Resources Division P.O. Box 21668 709 West 9th Street (Fed Ex. only) Juneau, AK 99802 PH: (907) 586-7424 Fax: (907) 586-7012