Annex XIII MITIGATION MEASURES TO REDUCE INCIDENTAL CATCHES OF SENSITIVE SPECIES

The following measures to monitor and reduce incidental catches of sensitive species shall apply:

1. 1..

   The measures set out in Parts A, B and C.

2. 2..

   F1A fisheries administration must take the necessary steps to collect scientific data on incidental catches of sensitive species.

3. 3..

   F2As a result of scientific evidence, validated by ICES or a similar independent scientific body recognised at international level, of negative impacts of fishing gear on sensitive species, a fisheries administration may, by regulations made under Article 15, provide for additional mitigation measures for the reduction of incidental catches of the concerned species or in a concerned area.

4. 4..

   F3A fisheries administration must monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures established under this Annex.