The CCAMLR Conservation Measure 41‑09 (2025) regulates the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus mawsoni in Statistical Subarea 88.1 for the 2025/26 season, defining area subdivisions (N70, S70 and the SRZ), the fishing period and a discrete research allocation in line with Conservation Measure 21‑02. It establishes a total precautionary catch limit of 3 278 tonnes apportioned among the three areas, reserves 64 tonnes for research, and applies precautionary by‑catch limits for skates, rays and Macrourus spp. with area‑specific triggers and movement restrictions. Operational rules include seabird‑mortality mitigation, mandatory tagging rates, fishery‑based research obligations and tag‑overlap requirements, alongside vessel‑suspension criteria for Macrourus spp. The measure further requires two scientific observers per vessel, continuous Vessel Monitoring System operation, participation in the Catch Documentation Scheme, and fine‑scale catch‑and‑effort and biological reporting under the CCAMLR observation scheme, while incorporating related CCAMLR measures and providing operational definitions and handling instructions for by‑catch and tagged individuals.
2025-01-01