Chapter 3 North Carolina Species
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Determine population level effects of oil and hazardous materials on seabirds.
• Review whether ICCAT mitigation measures reflect best practices (ICCAT 2014).
• Develop indicators that can be used to evaluate the efficiency of mitigation measures (ICCAT 2014).
• Examine the value of Sargassum to seabirds and the effects of Sargassum harvest to seabird habitat and populations.
• Assess mercury loads in seabirds
• Identify key marine habitats.
• Develop indicators that can be used to evaluate the efficiency of mitigation measures.
3.11.7.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergistically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. Particular needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats. In addition, education about and regulation and prevention of the introduction and spread of exotic or invasive species are vital. Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Strictly enforce the prohibition of debris, line, and net dumping, especially gillnets and longlines. Methods should be improved for tracing lost or abandoned fishing gear back to owners.
• The policy for elimination of waterbird bycatch in fisheries should be embraced by all fisheries management entities in North Carolina.
NCWRC NCDMF
NOAA Fisheries USFWS
ASMFC
2025 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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