Resolution 05-08 by ICCAT on Circle Hooks. Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method Turtles Protection of species Abstract This Resolution of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), in order to protect better sea turtles and in support of the the 2004 Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Technical Consultation on Sea Turtles Conservation and Fisheries and the Guidelines to Reduce Sea Turtle Mortality in Fishing Operations, encourages all Contracting Parties, Cooperating non-Contracting Parties, Entities, and Fishing Entities (CPCs) to undertake research trials of appropriate-size circle hooks in commercial pelagic longline fisheries. CPCs are encouraged to exchange ideas regarding fishing methods and technological gear changes that improve the safe handling and release of incidentally caught species including, but not limited to, the use of de-hookers, line cutters, and scoop nets. CPCs should also encourage research and trials on the use of circle hooks in recreational and artisanal fisheries. Full text English Website www.iccat.int