CMM 2019-05 - Conservation and Management Measure on Mobulid Rays caught in association with fisheries in the WCPFC Convention Area

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Obligation Description Effective Category Audit Point Adopted Audit Point Definition ARPt2 Inclusion CMR Inclusion Average Score (%) When Evaluated
CMM 2019-05 (04-06, 08, 10)
Prohibit retaining/transhipping/storing/landing mobulid rays
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
01 Jan 2021 - Current IM Yes CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that: prohibits its flagged vessels from retaining on board, transhipping, or landing any part or whole carcass of a mobulid ray, and require prompt release alive and unharmed any mobulid ray that is caught, in accordance with safe handling practices in the CMM; requires CCM PS vessel operators to surrender any unintentionally caught and landed mobulid rays to the relevant government authorities at the point of landing or transshipment, or discard them where possible, and allows observers to collect biological samples of mobulid rays that are caught and dead at haul back b. describes how the CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels to ensure the requirements are met and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. Yes Yes
78
2022
2021
CMM 2019-05 03
Prohibit targeted fishing or intentional setting on mobulid rays
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
01 Jan 2021 - Current IM Yes CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCMs implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM vessels from targeting fishing or intentional setting on mobulid rays b. describes how CCM is monitoring and ensuring that its vessels are not targeting fishing or setting intentionally on mobulid rays, and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement. Yes Yes
CMM 2019-05 07
Report on Implementation of CMM 2019-05 Mobulid rays (Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
01 Jan 2021 - Current DL No No No
CMM 2019-05 07
Report on Implementation of CMM 2019-05 Mobulid rays (Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
01 Jan 2021 - Current RP No No No