The CCAMLR Conservation Measure 41‑10 (2025) regulates the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus mawsoni in Statistical Subarea 88.2 for the 2025/26 season, defining applicable species, area, SSRU‑specific seasons, research blocks, and gear restrictions in accordance with Conservation Measure 21‑02. It establishes explicit catch limits for designated research blocks and SSRUs, applies by‑catch controls under Conservation Measures 33‑03 and 41‑09, and mandates seabird‑mortality mitigation including a shift to night setting after three seabirds are caught. Implementation requirements include continuous Vessel Monitoring System operation, participation in the Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp., carriage of at least two scientific observers, prescribed tagging and research obligations, and fine‑scale reporting under Conservation Measures 23‑07 and 23‑04. The measure also incorporates environmental‑protection provisions and cross‑references annexes governing research blocks, tagging standards, and area coordinates.
2025-01-01