Conservation and Management Measure for bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (CMM 2016–01). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Data collection/reporting Marine fishes Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Stock enhancement/repopulation Policy/planning Sustainable use Research High seas Abstract This Conservation and Management Measure of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), in accordance with the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, provides for measures to protect bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna stocks in (EEZ and high seas of) the WCPF Convention Area (WCPO). In general the objective of the Measure is to ensure that compatible measures for the high seas and exclusive economic zones (EEZs) are implemented so that bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna stocks are, at a minimum, maintained at levels capable of producing their maximum sustainable yield as qualified by relevant environmental and economic factors including the special requirements of 3 developing States in the Convention Area as expressed by Article 5 of the Convention. The Commission will amend, or replace the objectives with target reference points after their adoption. The CMM also sets out specific conservation targets for bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna stocks and for specific fisheries and a specific period. The CMM also concerns monitoring, FAD management plans and juvenile tuna catch mitigation research. Full text English Website www.wcpfc.int