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Recommendation on Conservation and Management Measures for Deep Sea Sharks in the NEAFC Regulatory Area from 2024 to 2027 (Rec. 09:2024).

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

This recommendation outlines measures for the conservation of deep sea sharks. It mandates that contracting parties prohibit vessels flying their flag from engaging in directed fishing for these sharks within the Regulatory Area. dditionally, contracting parties are required to provide all available data on deep sea sharks to ICES and it defines 'deep species' for the purpose of this recommendation.

Full text
English
Website
www.neafc.org