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    Proposal to allow the use of net monitoring cable in CCAMLR krill trawl fisheries

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-16/38
    Author(s):
    Delegation of Norway
    Submitted By:
    Dr Olav Rune Godø (Norway)
    Approved By:
    Dr Olav Rune Godø (Norway)
    Agenda Item(s)
    WG-FSA-16 - 6.2 - Marine mammal and seabird by-catch
    Abstract

    Net monitor cable systems have been prohibited in CCAMLR trawl fisheries since 1994. This paper advocates a change in the CM 25-03 that opens for use of such cable. It is argued that this is beneficial for management as well as fishery.