Conservation Measure 51-03 (2008) Precautionary catch limitation on Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.2. 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 51-03 (2008) sets precautionary catch limitation on Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.2. Access 1. The fishery for Euphausia superba in Statistical Division 58.4.2 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 58.4.2 shall be limited to 2.645 million tonnes in any fishing season. 3. The total catch limit shall be further subdivided into two subdivisions within Statistical Division 58.4.2 as follows: west of 55°E, 1.448 million tonnes; and east of 55°E, 1.080 million tonnes. Trigger level 4. Until the Commission has defined an allocation of this total catch limit between smaller management units, as the Scientific Committee may advise, the total catch in Division 58.4.2 shall be limited to 260 000 tonnes west of 55°E and 192 000 tonnes east of 55°E in any fishing season. 5. This measure shall be kept under review by the Commission, taking into account the advice of the Scientific Committee. Season 6. A fishing season begins on 1 December and finishes on 30 November of the following year. Mitigation 7. 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. Full text English Website cm.ccamlr.org