Conservation and Management Measure for Exploratory Potting Fishery in the SPRFMO Convention Area (CMM 14b-2022). Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Pêche maritime Gestion et conservation des pêches Collecte de données/déclarations Monitorage Volume admissible de captures Autorisation de pêche Navire de pêche Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Relations internationales/coopération Recherche Autorisation/permis Préservation de l'écosystème Aire marine Protection des espèces Mammifères marins Résumé This Measure of the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) provides for exploratory bottom pot fishing for lobster and crab in the Convention Area for the purpose of obtaining scientific data to: allow the evaluation of the long term fishery potential for a lobster and crab fishery in the Convention Area; to evaluate the possible impacts on the target stocks, associated or dependent species, and marine ecosystems; to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures; and to ensure that the bottom pot exploratory fishery is developed on a precautionary and gradual basis according to the best available science. Fishing for lobster and crab, using the bottom potting method, may be conducted on seamounts or other features within the exploratory fishing boxed areas as identified in the CMM. The text further provides for the authorised vessels, management measures, data collection, marine mammals, seabirds, turtles, and other species of concern, and monitoring. The text consists of 32 Articles. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.sprfmo.int