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Recommendation on Conservation and Management Measures for Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) in the NEAFC Regulatory Area from 2024 to 2027 (Rec. 07:2024).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2024
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Cartilaginous fishes Data collection/reporting Marine fishes
Entry into force notes
This measure shall remain in force from 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2027.
Abstract

This recommendation is adapted to prohibit directed fishing of basking shark in the Northeast Atlantic from 2024 to 2027 due to insufficient information on stock status and the species' vulnerability to overexploitation. Incidental catches of basking shark must be promptly released unharmed, and contracting parties are required to submit all available data on basking shark to ICES.

Full text
English
Website
www.neafc.org