Resolution on scientific observers for longline vessels (C-11-08). Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche Mot clé Pêche maritime Gestion et conservation des pêches Poissons marins Poissons cartilagineux Collecte de données/déclarations Monitorage Recherche Résumé This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), requires each Member and cooperating non-Member (CPCs) to ensure that obligations regarding presence on board of its longline fishing vessels larger than 20 metres length overall of scientific observers are fulfilled. Each CPC shall endeavor to ensure that observer coverage will be representative of the activities of its fleet. The main task of the scientific observers shall be to record any available biological information, the catches of targeted fish species, species composition and any available biological information as well as any interactions with non-target species such as sea turtles, seabirds and sharks. The Resolution also concerns reporting by scientific observers. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.iattc.org