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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and provide to the IOTC Secretariat no later than 30 June of the following year in accordance with Resolution 10/02 [superseded by Resolution 15/02] (or any subsequent revision), all data on their vessels’ interactions with marine turtles.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:

  1. Require that operators of such vessels record all incidents involving marine turtles during fishing operations in their logbooks1  and report such incidents to the appropriate authorities of the CPC.
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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:

  1. Ensure that the operators of all longline vessels carry line cutters and de-hookers in order to facilitate the appropriate handling and prompt release of marine turtles caught or entangled, and that they do so in accordance with IOTC Guidelines. CPCs shall also ensure that operators of such vessels follow the handling guidelines in the IOTC Marine Turtle Identification Cards;
  2. Where appropriate, encourage the use of whole finfish bait;
  3. Require that operators of such vessels record all incidents involving marine turtles during fishing operations in their logbooks2  and report such incidents to the appropriate authorities of the CPC.
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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:

  1. Ensure that operators of such vessels, while fishing in the IOTC area:
    1. To the extent practicable, avoid encirclement of marine turtles, and if a marine turtle is encircled or entangled, take practicable measures to safely release the turtle in accordance with the handling guidelines in the IOTC Marine Turtle Identification Cards;
    2. To the extent practicable, release all marine turtles observed entangled in fish aggregating devices (FADs) or other fishing gear;
    3. If a marine turtle is entangled in the net, stop net roll as soon as the turtle comes out of the water; disentangle the turtle without injuring it before resuming the net roll; and to the extent practicable, assist the recovery of the turtle before returning it to the water;
    4. Carry and employ dip nets, when appropriate, to handle marine turtles.
  2. Encourage such vessels to adopt FAD designs that reduce the incidence of entanglement of marine turtles according to international standards;
  3. Require that operators of such vessels record all incidents involving marine turtles during fishing operations in their logbooks3  and report such incidents to the appropriate authorities of the CPC.
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12/04 Resolution 12/04 On the conservation of marine turtles 10

All CPCs are requested to:

  1. Where appropriate undertake research trials of circle hooks, use of whole finfish for bait, alternative FAD designs, alternative handling techniques, gillnet design and fishing practices and other mitigation methods which may improve the mitigation of adverse effects on marine turtles;
  2. Report the results of these trials to the IOTC Scientific Committee, at least 30 days in advance of the annual meetings of the Scientific Committee.
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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:

  1. Develop recommendations on appropriate mitigation measures for gillnet, longline and purse seine fisheries in the IOTC area;
  2. Develop regional standards covering data collection, data exchange and training;
  3. Develop improved FAD designs to reduce the incidence of entanglement of marine turtles, including the use of biodegradable materials.

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


Mitigation
Description Specification
Night setting with minimum deck lighting No setting between nautical dawn and before nautical dusk.
Deck lighting to be kept to a minimum.
Nautical dusk and nautical dawn are defined as set out in the Nautical Almanac tables for relevant latitude, local time and date.
Minimum deck lighting should not breach minimum standards for safety and navigation.
Bird-scaring lines (Tori lines) Bird-scaring lines shall be deployed during the entire longline setting to deter birds from approaching the branch line. For vessels greater than or equal to 35 m:
  • Deploy at least 1 bird-scaring line. Where practical, vessels are encouraged to use a second tori pole and bird scaring line at times of high bird abundance or activity; both tori lines should be deployed simultaneously, one on each side of the line being set.
  • Aerial extent of bird-scaring lines must be greater than or equal to 100 m.
  • Long streamers of sufficient length to reach the sea surface in calm conditions must be used.
  • Long streamers must be at intervals of no more than 5m.
For vessels less than 35 m:
  • Deploy at least 1 bird-scaring line.
  • Aerial extent must be greater than or equal to 75 m.
  • Long and/or short (but greater than 1 m in length) streamers must be used and placed at intervals as follows:
  • Short: intervals of no more than 2 m.
  • Long: intervals of no more than 5 m for the first 55 m of bird scaring line.
Additional design and deployment guidelines for bird-scaring lines are provided in Annex I of this Resolution.
Line weighting Line weights to be deployed on the snood prior to setting. Greater than a total of 45 g attached within 1 m of the hook or;
Greater than a total of 60 g attached within 3.5 m of the hook or;
Greater than a total of 98 g weight attached within 4 m of the hook.

 

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