The document establishes annual closure periods for various classes of purse-seine vessels, with additional closure days assigned to vessels exceeding bigeye tuna catch limits, and includes compliance and reporting requirements for participating countries and vessels. The resolution also specifies controls on the use and reporting of fish aggregating devices (FADs), mandates non-entangling and biodegradable FAD designs, and strengthens bigeye tuna catch management for longline fleets, with specific allocations for major fishing nations. Enhanced data collection, observer programs, and coordinated port sampling are required, with ongoing scientific evaluation tied to potential adjustment of conservation measures. The provisions aim to ensure sustainable tuna stocks, support scientific research, and maintain compatibility with parallel regional fisheries management efforts.
2025-01-01