The recommendation sets a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 36,000 tonnes, with individual quotas allocated to Contracting Parties and Cooperating non-Contracting Parties (CPCs). The recommendation outlines specific fishing seasons and areas, including restrictions on purse seine and longline fisheries, to ensure sustainable fishing practices. It also mandates the implementation of monitoring and reporting systems, such as the Electronic Bluefin Tuna Catch Document (eBCD) system, to track catches and prevent illegal fishing. Furthermore, the recommendation emphasizes the importance of scientific research and data collection to support adaptive management and the long-term conservation of the bluefin tuna stock. The text contains 12 schedules.
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