Introduction of Bycatch Exclusion Strategies in NPFC Pelagic Trawl Fisheries (CMM 2025-07 for Chub Mackerel, 2025-08 for Pacific Saury and 2025-11 for Japanese Sardine, Neon Flying Squid and Japanese Squid)
Agenda Sub-Group
Documents submitted directly to COM10
Canada is proposing a similar measure in each of the three pelagic CMMs to manage interactions with megafauna by introducing two paragraphs into each of the measures.
Rev.1 updates the paragraph numbering in the three referenced CMM using bis/ter.
Rev.2 incorporates feedback from the EU to propose a second type of excluder device that reflects their industry practices
Rev. 3 provides feedback to include the option of using a flexible (non-rigid) bycatch excluder device, similar to what is used in some member’s domestic fisheries. This option now has a diagram to help members visualize how this device would be affixed and operate
Document Number
NPFC-2026-COM10-WP08 Rev.3
Document Version
1
Agenda Item
Review of the amendments to existing CMM’s and any new CMMs