Resolution to mitigate impacts on sea turtles (C-19-04). Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Pêche maritime Gestion et conservation des pêches Monitorage Collecte de données/déclarations Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Protection des espèces Tortues Entry into force notes This Resolution shall enter into force on 1 January 2021. Résumé This Resolution requires IATTC Members and Cooperating Non-Members (“CPCs”) to: a) owners/operators/vessel crew on vessels targeting species covered by the Convention to promptly release, in a manner that causes the least harm to the extent practicable, all sea turtles, without compromising the safety of any persons. b) ensure that vessel operators and/or at least one crew member on board of vessels targeting species covered by the Convention in fisheries that have reported sea turtle interactions, and particularly those without observers, are trained in techniques for handling and release of sea turtles to improve survival after release. c) strive to implement or enhance observer programs, including with electronic monitoring standards for fisheries under the purview of the Commission that may have sea turtle bycatch. d) participate in research to identify techniques to further reduce sea turtle bycatch in all gear types used in the EPO. e) investigate the use of temporary fishing closures adjacent to nesting beaches or known foraging hotspots to reduce fishing interactions with sea turtles. CPCs with specified fishing gear for species covered by the IATTC in the Convention Area shall take specific measures to mitigate impacts on sea turtles. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.iattc.org Références - Législation Abroge Resolution to mitigate the impact of tuna fishing vessels on sea turtles (C-07-03). Législation | 2007 Mot clé: Pêche maritime, Gestion et conservation des pêches, Monitorage, Collecte de données/déclarations, Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche, Protection des espèces, Tortues Source: FAO, FAOLEX