This CMM aims to explore the presence and distribution of toothfish in the SPRFMO Convention Area; to collect and provide information and data contributing towards the sustainable management of potential toothfish stocks; to provide occurrence information on marine mammals, seabirds, sharks, skates and rays and other species of concern; to evaluate the potential impacts of longlines on non-target associated or dependent species; and to undertake tagging activities on toothfish to enable future studies on the migration of toothfish. The text further provides for catch limits, management measures, authorised vessels, monitoring and environmental data collection. The CMM consists of 32 Articles.
2023-05-22