The IUCN/SSC Shark Specialist Group
SSG Regions - Australia and Oceania: News
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Consultation on Introduction of New Species into the Quota Management System on 1 April 2004
Since the Fisheries Act 1996 came into full effect on 1 October 2001 the Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) has implemented a programme to consider introducing a further 50 species into the Quota Management System (QMS). As part of this programme three deepwater crab species, seven species of surf clams, horse mussel and sea cucumber are gazetted for introduction into the QMS on 1 April 2004.
The 1996 Act (sections 12, 21 and 75A) requires the Minister of Fisheries to consult with stakeholders on the setting of Total Allowable Catches, Total Allowable Commercial Catches, allowances and other management measures for species being introduced into the QMS. The attached document outlines the above matters for each stock of the species gazetted for QMS introduction on 1 April 2004.
Written comments should be submitted by 26 September at the latest. If you have any questions regarding the attached document, or wish MFish staff to attend a meeting/Hui to discuss the attached information, please contact the MFish regional office closest to you.
Click here for more information or go to http://www.fish.govt.nz/current/qms/index.html
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