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    Implementation of by-catch move-on rules in exploratory fisheries

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-18/09
    Author(s):
    CCAMLR Secretariat
    Submitted By:
    Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
    Abstract

    The implementation of by-catch move-on rules is presented based on the analysis of catch and location data from CCAMLR exploratory fisheries from 2010 to 2018. Conservation Measure 33-03 specified a haul-specific move-on rule for any by-catch taxa and a cumulative catch move-on rule specifically for Macrourids. The results indicate a very low incidence of triggering either rule and only 5 occasions where it appeared that the rule had been triggered but not applied.