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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
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting 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 (the reporting of) those units. Risk Areas may be closed by the Secretariat on the basis of data collected. A Risk Area shall remain closed for any fishery until reviewed by the Scientific Committee and management actions are determined by the Commission. Scientific research shall be allowed in Risk Areas as agreed by the Scientific Committee.

Full text
English
Website
www.ccamlr.org

References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | 2022

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX