CMM 2022-04 22 (04)

Source:
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to any CCM with a sampling programs for oceanic whitetip sharks and silky shark as a CCM project as referred to in para 22 (4)
Supersedes
Report on any biological sampling of oceanic whitetip shark and silky shark conducted as part of a CCM project (and Part 2 Annual Report)
Full Text

22. Oceanic whitetip shark and silky shark
(4) Observers shall be allowed to collect biological samples from oceanic whitetip sharks and silky shark caught in the Convention Area that are dead on haulback in the WCPO, provided that the samples are part of a research project of that CCM or the SC. In the case that sampling is conducted as a CCM project, that CCM shall report it in their Part 2 Annual Report.

Annex 2: Template for reporting implementation of this CMM. Each CCM shall include the following information in Part 2 of its annual report:
6. A report on sampling programs for oceanic whitetip sharks and silky shark as a CCM project as referred to in para 22 (4)

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Category / CMR Section
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
Refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 25
The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in AR Pt2 that addresses each of the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 of the CMM.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:N/A
Average Score:N/A
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate