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Proposal to allow the use of net monitoring cable in CCAMLR krill trawl fisheries

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Document Number:
WG-FSA-16/38
Author(s):
Delegation of Norway
Submitted By:
Dr Olav Rune Godø (Norway)
Approved By:
Dr Olav Rune Godø (Norway)
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Agenda Item(s)
WG-FSA-16 - 6.2 - Marine mammal and seabird by-catch
Abstract

Net monitor cable systems have been prohibited in CCAMLR trawl fisheries since 1994. This paper advocates a change in the CM 25-03 that opens for use of such cable. It is argued that this is beneficial for management as well as fishery.