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Conservation Measure 33-03 (2021) Limitation of by-catch in new and exploratory fisheries in the 2021/22 season.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Total allowable catch
Entry into force notes
2021-2022
Abstract

This conservation measure applies to new and exploratory fisheries in the 2021/22 season, except where specific by-catch limits apply. Directed fishing shall not take place in the 2021/22 season in Statistical Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.3a. 2. The catch limits for all by-catch are set out in Annex 33-03/A. Within these catch limits, the total catch3 of by-catch, excluding individuals released alive in any small-scale research unit (SSRU), group of SSRUs or research block for which a specific catch limit (including a zero catch limit) is in place as defined in relevant conservation measures, shall not exceed the following limits: skates and rays: 5% of the catch limit of Dissostichus spp; -Macrourus spp: 16% of the catch limit for Dissostichus spp; all other species 16% of the catch limit for Dissostichus spp. These measures are not meant for waters adjacent to the Kerguelen and Crozet Islands, and waters adjacent to the Prince Edward Islands.

Full text
English
Website
cm.ccamlr.org