Fishery Summary 2022:
Champsocephalus gunnari at Heard Island (Division 58.5.2)
CCAMLR Secretariat
17 March 2023
Mackerel icefish Champsocephalus gunnari Lönnberg, 1905.
Map of the management areas within the CAMLR Convention Area. The region discussed in this summary is shaded in green.
Catch history
Catch and effort history.
Summary table
| Stock Status | Biomass estimated at 53162 tonnes |
| Classification of Fishery | Established |
| Fishing gear | Trawl |
| Conservation Measure specific to this fishery | CM 42-02 |
Additional Conservation Measures
In addition to Conservation Measures that apply to all Areas and all Species, the following Conservation Measures address wider environmental considerations in this fishery:
| Description | Species | Area | Conservation Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fine-Scale Biological Data Reporting System for Trawl, Longline and Pot Fisheries | All Species | All Areas | CM 23-05 |
| Minimisation of the incidental mortality of seabirds and marine mammals in the course of trawl fishing in the Convention Area | All Species | All Areas | CM 25-03 |
| Limitation of by-catch in Statistical Division 58.5.2 in the 2022/23 season | All Species | Division 58.5.2 | CM 33-02 |