The measure provides that fishing for Dissostichus mawsoni on BANZARE Bank (Statistical Division 58.4.3b) outside national jurisdiction is restricted to the use of longlines. The total catch for the 2022/23 season is set at a precautionary limit of 0 tonnes, with specific allocation to different SSRUs (Statistical Sub-Regional Units). The fishing season spans from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, or until the catch limit is reached, whichever comes first, and must adhere to strict conservation measures including seabird interaction mitigation and observer requirements. Additionally, toothfish caught must be tagged at a rate of at least five fish per tonne.
2022-01-01