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Mesh size (Conservation Measure 22-02 of 1984).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method International organization Mesh
Abstract

This Measure of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), adopted in accordance with Article IX of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, prohibits use of pelagic and bottom trawls having the mesh size in any part of a trawl less than indicated for any directed fishery. t is prohibited to use any means or device which would obstruct or diminish the size of the meshes. This conservation measure does not apply to fishing conducted for scientific research purposes.

Full text
English
Website
www.ccamlr.org