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Interim measure for bottom fishing activities subject to Conservation Measure 22-06 encountering potential vulnerable marine ecosystems in the Convention Area (Conservation Measure 22-07 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Prohibited fishing area Protected fishing area Ecosystem preservation Marine area Protection of habitats
Abstract

This Measure of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), adopts requirements for the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) from fishing activities. This conservation measure applies to the same area as Conservation Measure 22-06. Members shall require their vessels to clearly mark fishing lines into line segments and collect segment-specific data on the number of VME indicator units. Requirements restricting fishing activities are based on (t

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English
Website
www.ccamlr.org