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Conservation Measure 41-03 (2021) Limits on the fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Statistical Subarea 48.4 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 Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of environment
Entry into force notes
2021-2022
Abstract

This conservation measure 41-03 (2021) sets limits on the fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Statistical Subarea 48.4 in the 2021/22 season (including catch and by-catch limits as specified; and related interactions with other relevant conservation measures). Directed fishing shall be by longlines only. The use of all other methods of directed fishing for Dissostichus spp. in Statistical Subarea 48.4 shall be prohibited. For the purpose of this fishery, the area open to fishing is defined as that portion of Statistical Subarea 48.4 that lies within the area bounded by latitudes 55°30'S and 57°20'S and by longitudes 25°30'W and 29°30'W, and by latitudes 57°20'S and 60°00'S and by longitudes 24°30'W and 29°00'W. A map illustrating the areas defined by paragraph 2 is appended to this conservation measure (Annex 41-03/A). The portion of Statistical Subarea 48.4 outside that defined above shall be closed to directed fishing for Dissostichus spp. in the 2021/22 season.

Full text
English
Website
cm.ccamlr.org

References - Legislation

Implements

General environmental protection during fishing (Conservation Measure 26-01 of 2019).

Legislation | 2018

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Marine pollution, Marine area, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX