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12/03 | Resolution 12/03 On the recording of catch and effort by fishing vessels in the IOTC area of competence | 11 |
This Resolution supersedes Resolutions 08/04, 10/03 and Recommendation 11/06. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 1 |
This Resolution shall apply to all fishing vessels on the IOTC Record of Fishing Vessels. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 2 |
Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as “CPCs”) will implement, as appropriate, the FAO Guidelines. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 3 |
CPCs shall collect (including through logbooks and observer programs) and provide to the IOTC Secretariat no later than 30 June of the following year in accordance with Resolution 10/02 [superseded by Resolution 15/02] (or any subsequent revision), all data on their vessels’ interactions with marine turtles. The data shall include the level of logbook or observer coverage and an estimation of total mortality of marine turtles incidentally caught in their fisheries. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 4 |
CPCs shall report to the IOTC Scientific Committee information on successful mitigation measures and other impacts on marine turtles in the IOTC area, such as the deterioration of nesting sites and swallowing of marine debris. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 5 |
CPCs shall report to the Commission in the annual implementation report, in accordance with Article X of the IOTC Agreement, their progress of implementation of the FAO Guidelines and this Resolution. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 6 |
CPCs shall require fishermen on vessels targeting species covered by the IOTC Agreement to bring aboard, if practicable, any captured marine turtle that is comatose or inactive as soon as possible and foster its recovery, including aiding in its resuscitation, before safely returning it to the water. CPCs shall ensure that fishermen are aware of and use proper mitigation, identification, handling and de-hooking techniques and keep on board all necessary equipment for the release of marine turtles, in accordance with handling guidelines in the IOTC Marine Turtle Identification Cards. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 7 |
CPCs with gillnet vessels that fish for species covered by the IOTC Agreement shall:
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 8 |
CPCs with longline vessels that fish for species covered by the IOTC Agreement shall:
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 9 |
CPCs with purse seine vessels that fish for species covered by the IOTC Agreement shall:
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 10 |
All CPCs are requested to:
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 11 |
The IOTC Scientific Committee shall request the IOTC Working Party on Ecosystems and Bycatch to:
The recommendations of the IOTC Working Party on Ecosystems and Bycatch shall be provided to the IOTC Scientific Committee for consideration at its annual session in 2012. In developing its recommendations, the IOTC Working Party on Ecosystems and Bycatch shall examine and take into account the information provided by CPCs in accordance with paragraph 10 of this measure, other research available on the effectiveness of various mitigation methods in the IOTC area, mitigation measures and guidelines adopted by other relevant organizations and, in particular, those of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. The IOTC Working Party on Ecosystems and Bycatch will specifically consider the effects of circle hooks on target species catch rates, marine turtle mortalities and other bycatch species. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 12 |
At its annual session in 2013 the Commission shall consider the recommendations of the IOTC Scientific Committee, together with socio-economic considerations, with a view to adopting further measures to mitigate interactions with marine turtles in fisheries covered by the IOTC Agreement. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 13 |
In researching new mitigation methods, consideration should be given to ensuring that methods do not cause greater harm than they prevent and do not adversely impact other species (particularly threatened species) and/or the environment. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 14 |
CPCs are encouraged to collaborate with the IOSEA and take into account the IOSEA MoU including the provisions of the Conservation and Management Plan in the implementation of bycatch mitigation measures for marine turtles. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 15 |
The IOTC and IOSEA secretariats are encouraged to intensify their collaboration and exchange of information on marine turtle issues in accordance with the protocols agreed by the Commission. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 16 |
CPCs are encouraged to support developing countries in their implementation of the FAO Guidelines and this Resolution. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 17 |
The IOTC Scientific Committee shall annually review the information reported by CPCs pursuant to this measure and, as necessary, provide recommendations to the Commission on ways to strengthen efforts to reduce marine turtle interactions with IOTC fisheries. |
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12/04 | Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles | 18 |
This Resolution supersedes Recommendation 05/08 On Sea Turtles and Resolution 09/06 On Marine Turtles. |
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12/06 | Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries |
Table 1. Mitigation measures
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