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Conservation Measure 51-02 (2008) Precautionary catch limitation on Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.1.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Total allowable catch Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Authorization/permit
Abstract

This Conservation Measure 51-02 (2008) sets precautionary catch limitation on Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.1. Access 1. The fishery for Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.1 shall be conducted by vessels using fishing methods listed in Conservation Measure 21-03, Annex A only. Catch limit 2. The total catch of Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.1 shall be limited to 440 000 tonnes in any fishing season. 3. The total catch shall be further subdivided into two subdivisions within Statistical Division 58.4.1 as follows: west of 115°E, 277 000 tonnes; and east of 115°E, 163 000 tonnes. 4. This measure shall be kept under review by the Commission, taking into account the advice of the Scientific Committee. Season 5. A fishing season begins on 1 December and finishes on 30 November the following year. Mitigation 6. The operation of this fishery shall be carried out in accordance with Conservation Measure 25-03 so as to minimise the incidental mortality of seabirds in the course of fishing.

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