Implementation of the IATTC regional observer program for transshipments at sea in accordance with Resolution C-22-03

Citation
IATTC SAC (2023) Implementation of the IATTC regional observer program for transshipments at sea in accordance with Resolution C-22-03. In: IATTC - 14th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee. IATTC SAC-14 INF-C, La Jolla California USA
Abstract

The IATTC observer program to monitor transshipments at sea by carrier vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) authorized to receive tuna and tuna-like species and sharks from large-scale tuna longline fishing vessels (LSTLFVs) is regulated by Resolution C-22-03 on Transshipments.

Includes data collection re shark finning practices.

Report + presentation.