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Conservation and Management Measure for Sablefish in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean (CMM 2019-10).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Deep sea bed Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel High seas Marine fisheries Marine fishes Monitoring Sustainable use
Abstract

This CMM provides that members of the Commission with current harvest of sablefish in the eastern part of the Convention Area shall refrain from expansion of their fishery in this area from the existing historical level. As to fishing gear longline gear and longline trap gear are permitted to be used. Further, members of the Commission shall ensure that fishing vessels flying their flag operating in the eastern part of the Convention Area to fish sablefish are to be equipped with an operational vessel monitoring system that is activated at all times. The CMM requires as well for 100% observer coverage. The text further articulate provision for marine pollution, and to develop new or exploratory Sablefish fisheries in the eastern part of the Convention Area subject to the requirements of CMM on Bottom Fisheries and Protection of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean. The text contains 11 Articles.

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Website
www.npfc.int