TITLE IIFISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS

CHAPTER IIIFishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations

Section 8WCPFC Convention Area

Article 38Catch limits for swordfish in long-line fisheries south of 20° S

Member States shall ensure that catches of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) south of 20° S by long-liners do not exceed the limit set out in Annex IH. Member States shall also ensure that there is no shift of the fishing effort for swordfish to the area north of the 20° S, as a result of that measure.