This Recommendation is drafted in light of the need to continue with sound management for the conservation of the South Atlantic swordfish stock. This Recommendation provides that the terms of the Recommendation by ICCAT amending the Recommendation for the conservation of South Atlantic swordfish, Rec. 16-04 (Rec. 17-03) shall be extended through 2022 with amendments with regard to identified Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and the catch limits as are verified in the text. The Recommendation further provides for adjustment of any unused portion or excess of the annual quota/catch limit for South Atlantic swordfish. The SCRS will carry out a stock assessment of South Atlantic swordfish in 2022 and report the results to the Commission. The Recommendation consists of 3 Articles.
2021-01-01