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Recommendation 19-08 by ICCAT on management measures for the conservation of South Atlantic blue shark caught in association with ICCAT fisheries.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Total allowable catch Monitoring Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Research
Abstract

This Recommendation requires Contracting Parties and Cooperating non-Contracting Parties, Entities or Fishing Entities whose vessels fish blue shark in association with ICCAT fisheries in the Convention area implement management measures to ensure the conservation of the South Atlantic blue shark (Prionace glauca) in line with ICCAT's Convention objective. The management measures concern catch limits (Total Allowable Catch), recording, reporting, and use of the catch information, and scientific research.

Full text
English
Website
www.iccat.int

References - Legislation

Amended by

Recommendation by ICCAT Amending Recommendation 19-08 on Management Measures for the Conservation of South Atlantic Blue Shark Caught in Association with ICCAT Fisheries (Rec. 21-11).

Legislation | 2021

Keyword: Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX