Recommendation 19-07

Regulation Title
Recommendation by ICCAT Amending the Recommendation 16-12 on Management Measures for the Conservation of the North Atlantic Blue Shark Caught in Association with ICCAT Fisheries
Description

Recommends CPCs:

  • ensure catch limits for north Atlantic blue shark
  • implement data collection programs (including reporting of catch, effort, size and discard data).
  • encourage research on biological/ecological parameters, life-history, migrations, post-release survivorship and behavioural traits of blue sharks.
Comment

Repeals and replaces ICCAT Recommendation 16-12 on management measures for the conservation of Atlantic blue shark caught in association with ICCAT fisheries.

Amended by ICCAT Recommendation 21-10, which adjusts catch limits (TAC).