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Supplemental Recommendation by ICCAT on Recommendation 17-03 Amending the Recommendation 16-04 for the Conservation of South Atlantic Swordfish (Rec. 21-03).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Total allowable catch Migratory species Data collection/reporting Stock enhancement/repopulation
Abstract

This Recommendation is drafted in light of the need to continue with sound management for the conservation of the South Atlantic swordfish stock. This Recommendation provides that the terms of the Recommendation by ICCAT amending the Recommendation for the conservation of South Atlantic swordfish, Rec. 16-04 (Rec. 17-03) shall be extended through 2022 with amendments with regard to identified Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and the catch limits as are verified in the text. The Recommendation further provides for adjustment of any unused portion or excess of the annual quota/catch limit for South Atlantic swordfish. The SCRS will carry out a stock assessment of South Atlantic swordfish in 2022 and report the results to the Commission. The Recommendation consists of 3 Articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.iccat.int

References - Legislation

Amends

Recommendation by ICCAT Amending the Recommendation for the Conservation of South Atlantic Swordfish, Rec. 16-04 (17-03).

Legislation | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Sustainable use, Migratory species, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX