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Conservation and Management Measure for Sharks - (CMM 2014–05).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method
Abstract

This Conservation and Management Measure of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) requires Commission Members, Cooperating Non-Members, to adopt specific measures for the protection of sharks as bycatch of longline fisheries targeting tuna and billfish and in fisheries that target sharks in association with WCPFC fisheries. For fisheries that target sharks in association with WCPFC fisheries, CCMs must develop a management plan for that fishery that includes specific authorisations to fish such as a licence and a TAC or other measure to limit the catch of shark to acceptable levels. These plans must explicitly demonstrate how the fisheries aim to avoid or reduce catch and maximises live release of specimens of highly depleted species such as silky and oceanic whitetip sharks caught incidentally. This Measures shall be subject to review on the basis of advice from the Scientific Committee and Technical Compliance Committee.

Full text
English
Website
www.wcpfc.int

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Conservation and Management Measure for Sharks (CMM 2019–04).

Legislation | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX