Recommendation by ICCAT Establishing Management Measures for the Stock of Mediterranean Albacore (17-05). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Total allowable catch Migratory species Seasons Abstract This Recommendation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), based on the latest available scientific information and the precautionary approach, requires Contracting Parties and Cooperating non-Contracting Parties, Entities or Fishing Entities (CPCs), whose vessels are actively fishing for albacore in the Mediterranean, to implement management measures for Mediterranean albacore starting in 2018. The objective of the Measure is preventing an increase of the fishing effort and of the catch level until the Standing Committee on Research and Statistics (SCRS) can deliver more accurate advice. Each CPC shall limit the number of their fishing vessels authorised to fish for Mediterranean albacore and there shall be a close season for albacore fishing. Full text English Website www.iccat.int References - Legislation Repealed by Recommendation 21-06 By ICCAT To Establish A Rebuilding Plan For Mediterranean Albacore. Legislation | 2021 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Migratory species, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX