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Conservation and Management Measure for Pacific Saury (2018-08).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Sustainable development Marine fishes Stock enhancement/repopulation Total allowable catch Monitoring Data collection/reporting International relations/cooperation Bycatch
Abstract

This Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission places quantity restrictions on the fishing for Pacific saury by Members of the Commission in the Convention Area and the areas under national jurisdiction adjacent to the Convention Area. Members of the Commission participating in Pacific saury fisheries in areas under national jurisdiction adjacent to the Convention area are requested to take compatible measures. Members of the Commission shall ensure that fishing vessels flying its flag operating in the Convention Area to fish Pacific saury be equipped with an operational vessel monitoring system that is activated at all times. In order to prevent discards and contribute to the proper stock assessment, Members of the Commission shall take necessary measures to ensure that fishing vessels flying their flags in the Convention Area retain all the catch of Pacific saury on board. Measures also aim at protection of juvenile fish.

Full text
English
Website
www.npfc.int