Conservation Measure 41-06 outlines specific regulations for the exploratory fishery of Dissostichus eleginoides, commonly known as toothfish, on Elan Bank in the 2023/24 season. The measure restricts fishing activities to the use of longlines only, prohibiting directed fishing for toothfish during this period. The total catch of Dissostichus eleginoides is capped at 0 tonnes, with specific catch limits allocated to different research blocks within the area. To ensure sustainable fishing practices, vessels participating in the fishery are required to collect fine-scale biological data and conduct fishery-based research as outlined in the Research Plan and Tagging Program. Toothfish caught must be tagged at a rate of at least five fish per tonne green weight, with tagging rates calculated for each research block. Environmental protection measures are also in place, with regulations from Conservation Measures 26-01, 22-06, 22-07, and 22-08 applying to the fishery. Additionally, measures to minimize seabird mortality are outlined, including changing to night setting only if three seabirds are caught and having scientific observers on board during all fishing activities. Data reporting requirements include the submission of Daily Catch and Effort Reports and Monthly Fine-scale Catch and Effort Reports on a haul-by-haul basis.
2023-01-01