Recommendation on Conservation and Management Measures for Deep Sea Sharks in the NEAFC Regulatory Area from 2024 to 2027 (Rec. 09:2024).

This recommendation outlines measures for the conservation of deep sea sharks. It mandates that contracting parties prohibit vessels flying their flag from engaging in directed fishing for these sharks within the Regulatory Area. dditionally, contracting parties are required to provide all available data on deep sea sharks to ICES and it defines 'deep species' for the purpose of this recommendation.

2024-01-01