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of23October1995
onthesubmissionofnominalcatchstatisticsbyMemberStatesfishingincertainareasotherthan
thoseoftheNorthAtlantic
(OJ L 270, 13.11.1995, p. 1)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Commission Regulation (EC) No 1638/2001 of 24 July 2001 L 222 29 17.8.2001
►M2Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 29 September 2003L 284 1 31.10.2003
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COUNCILREGULATION(EC)No2597/95
of23October 1995
on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States
fishingincertain areasotherthanthoseoftheNorthAtlantic
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and
in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Whereasthe European Community hasacquired members hip of the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO);
Whereas the protocol established between the Council of the European
Union and the Commission of the European Communities provides forthe Commission to supply FAO with the requested statistics;
Whereas in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity the objectives
of the proposed action can only be achieved on the basis of a Commu-nity legal act because only the Commission can coordinate the
necessary harmonization of the statistical information at Community
level while the collection of fishery statistics and the necessary infra-structure to process and monitor the reliability of these statistics isfirst and foremost the responsibility of the Member States;
Whereasthe s pecific method of drawing up the relevant Community
statistics, which is based on the national statistical systems, requires
particularly close cooperation between the Commission and theMember States, in particular within the Standing Committee for Agri-cultural Statistics set up by Decision 72/279/EEC (
3),
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Each Member State shall submit to the Commission data on the
nominal catches by vessels registered in or flying the flag of thatMember State fishing in certain areas other than those of the NorthAtlantic, with due regard to Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No1588/90 of 11 June 1990 on the transmission of data subject to statis-tical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European
Communities(
4).
The nominal catch data shall include all fishery products landed or
transhipped at sea in no matter what form but shall exclude quantitieswhich, subsequent to capture, are discarded at sea, consumed on boardor used as bait on board. The data shall be recorded as the live weight
equivalent of the landings or transhipment, to the nearest tonne.
Article 2
1. The data to be submitted shall be the nominal catches in each of
the major fishing areas and subdivisions thereof as listed in Annex 1,described in Annex 2 and illustrated in Annex 3. For each of the majorfishing areas the species for which data are required are listed in Annex
4.
2. The data for each calendar year shall be submitted within six
monthsof the end of the year.1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 2
(1) OJ No C 329, 25. 11. 1994, p. 1.
(2) OJ No C 363, 19. 12. 1994, p. 60.
(3) OJ No L 179, 7. 8. 1972, p. 1.
(4) OJ No L 151, 15. 6. 1990, p. 1.
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3. Where the Member State's vessels under Article 1 have not fished
in a major fishing area in the calendar year, the Member State shallinform the Commission to this effect. However, where fishing has
occurred in a major fishing area, submissions shall only be required
for species/subdivision combinations for which catches were recordedin the annual period of the submission.
4. The data for species of minor importance caught by the vessels of
a Member State need not be individually identified in the submissionsbut may be included in an aggregated item provided that the weight ofthe productsdoesnot exceed 5 % of the total annual catch in that
major fishing area.
5. The lists of statistical fishing areas, or subdivisions thereof, and
species may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down
in Article 5.
Article 3
Except where provisions adopted under the common fisheries policy
dictate otherwise, a Member State shall be permitted to use sampling
techniquesto derive catch data for thos e partsof the fleet for whichthe complete coverage of the data would involve the excessive applica-tion of administrative procedures. The details of the samplingprocedures, together with details of the proportion of the total data
derived by such techniques, must be included by the Member State in
the report submitted pursuant to Article 6 (1).
Article 4
Member States shall fulfil their obligations pursuant to Articles 1 and 2
by submitting the data on magnetic medium, the format of which is
given in Annex 5.
With the prior approval of the Commission, Member States may submit
data in a different form or on a different medium.
Article 5
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on
Agricultural Statistics, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Committee’.
2. Where reference ismade to thisArticle, Articles5 and 7 of Deci-
sion 1999/468/EC (
1) shall apply, having regard to the provisions of
Article 8 thereof.
The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be
set at three months.
3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Article 6
1. Within twelve monthsof the entry into force of thisRegulation,
Member States shall submit a detailed report to the Commission
describing how the data on catches are derived and specifying the
degree of representativity and reliability of these data. The Commissionshall draw up a summary of these reports for discussion within thecompetent Working Group of the Agricultural Statistics Committee.
2. Member States shall inform the Commission of any modifications
to the information provided under paragraph 1 within three monthsoftheir introduction.
3. Where the methodological reportsunder paragraph 1 s how that a
Member State cannot immediately meet the requirementsof thisRegu-1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 3
(1) Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures
for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ
L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23).▼M2
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lation and that changesin s urvey techniquesand methodology are
necessary, the Commission may, in cooperation with the Member Statewithin the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics, set a transi-
tional period of up to two yearsduring which the programme of this
Regulation isto be achieved.
4. Methodological reports, transitional arrangements, data avail-
ability, data reliability and other relevant issues connected with theapplication of thisRegulation s hall be examined once a year withinthe competent Working Group of the Agricultural Statistics Committee.
Article 7
ThisRegulation s hall enter into force on the day following itspublica-
tion in the Official Journal of the European Communities .
It shall apply as from 1 January 1995.
ThisRegulation s hall be binding in itsentirety and directly applicable
in all Member States.1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 4
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ANNEX1
LIST OF THE FAO MAJORFISHING AR EAS AND SUBDIVISIONS
THEREOFFORWHICHDATAARETOBESUBMITTED
(The descriptions of these areas and subdivisions are to be found in Annex 2)
EASTERN CENTRAL ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 34)
34.1.1. Morocco coastal division
34.1.2. Canaries/Madeira insular division
34.1.3. Sahara coastal division
34.2. Northern oceanic sub-area34.3.1. Cape Verde coastal division34.3.2. Cape Verde insular division
34.3.3. Sherbro division
34.3.4. Western Gulf of Guinea division34.3.5. Central Gulf of Guinea division34.3.6. Southern Gulf of Guinea division34.4.1. Southwest gulf of Guinea division
34.4.2. Southwest oceanic division
MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA (Major fishing area 37)
37.1.1. Balearic division
37.1.2. Gulf of Lionsdivis ion
37.1.3. Sardinia division
37.2.1. Adriatic division37.2.2. Ionian division37.3.1. Aegean division37.3.2. Levant division
37.4.1. Marmara Sea division
37.4.2. Black Sea division37.4.3. Azov Sea division
SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 41)
41.1.1. Amazon division
41.1.2. Natal division41.1.3. Salvador division41.1.4. Northern oceanic division41.2.1. Santosdivis ion
41.2.2. Rio Grande division
41.2.3. Platense division41.2.4. Central Oceanic division41.3.1. Northern Patagonian division
41.3.2. Southern Patagonian division
41.3.3. Southern oceanic division
SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 47)
47.1.1. Cape Palmeirinhasdivis ion
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47.1.3. Cunene division
47.1.4. Cape Cross division
47.1.5. Orange River division47.1.6. Cape of Good Hope division
47.2.1. Middle Agulhasdivis ion
47.2.2. Eastern Agulhas division47.3. Southern oceanic sub-area
47.4. Tristan da Cunha sub-area
47.5. St Helena and Ascension sub-area
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN (Major fishing area 51)
51.1. Red Sea sub-area
51.2. Gulf sub-area
51.3. Western Arabian Sea sub-area51.4. Eastern Arabian Sea, Laccadive and Sri Lanka sub-area
51.5. Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania sub-area
51.6. Madagascar and Mozambique Channel sub-area51.7. Oceanic sub-area
51.8.1. Marion-Edward division
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ANNEX2
EASTERN CENTRAL ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 34)
Annex 3A shows the boundaries and the sub-areas, divisions and subdivisions of
the eastern central Atlantic (Major fishing area 34 (eastern central Atlantic)). A
description of the area and its sub-areas, divisions and subdivisions follows. The
eastern central Atlantic includes all the waters of the Atlantic bounded by a line
drawn asfollows :
from a point on the high-water mark of North Africa at 5º36 ′west longitude in a
south-westerly direction following the high-water mark along this coast to a
point at Ponta do Padrão (6º04 ′36″south latitude and 12º19 ′48″east longitude);
thence along a rhumb line in a north-westerly direction to a point on 6º00 ′south
latitude and 12º00 ′east longitude; thence due west along 6º00 ′south latitude to
20º00 ′west longitude; thence due north to the Equator; thence due west to
30º00 ′west longitude; thence due north to 5º00 ′north latitude; thence due
west to 40º00 ′west longitude, thence due north to 36º00 ′north latitude; thence
due east to Punta Marroqui at 5º36 ′west longitude; thence due south to the
original point on the African coast.
The eastern central Atlantic is subdivided in the following way:
Northerncoastalsub-area(Sub-area34.1)
(a)Morocco coastal division (Division 34.1.1)
Waterslying between 36º00 ′north latitude and 26º00 ′north latitude, and
east of a line drawn due south from 36º00 ′north latitude along 13º00 ′west
longitude to 29º00 ′north latitude, and thence in south-westerly direction
along a rhumb line to a point at 26º00 ′north latitude and 16º00 ′west long-
itude.
(b)Canaries/Madeira insular (Division 34.1.2)
Waterslying between 36º00 ′north latitude and 26º00 ′north latitude, and
between 20º00 ′west longitude and a line drawn from 36º00 ′north latitude
along 13º00 ′west longitude to 29º00 ′north latitude, and thence along a
rhumb line to a point at 26º00 ′north latitude and 16º00 ′west longitude.
(c)Sahara coastal division (Division 34.1.3)
Waterslying between 26º00 ′north latitude and 19º00 ′north latitude and
east of 20º00 ′west longitude.
Northernoceanic sub-area(Sub-area34.2)
Waterslying between 36º00 ′north latitude and 20º00 ′north latitude and
between 40º00 ′west longitude and 20º00 ′west longitude.
Southerncoastalsub-area(Sub-area34.3)
(a)Cape Verde coastal division (Division 34.3.1)
Waterslying between 19º00 ′and 9º00 ′north latitude, and east of 20º00 ′
west longitude.
(b)Cape Verde insular division (Division 34.3.2)
Waterslying between 20º00 ′north latitude and 10º00 ′north latitude, and
between 30º00 ′west longitude and 20º00 ′west longitude.
(c)Sherbro division (Division 34.3.3)
Waterslying between 9º00 ′north latitude and the Equator, and between
20º00 ′west longitude and 8º00 ′west longitude.
(d)Western Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.3.4)
Waterslying north of the Equator, and between 8º00 ′west longitude and
3º00′east longitude.
(e)Central Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.3.5)
Waterslying north of the Equator, and eas t of 3º00 ′east longitude.
(f)Southern Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.3.6)
Waterslying between the Equator and 6º00 ′south latitude, and east of 3º00 ′
east longitude. This division includes also the waters of the Congo estuary
lying south of 6º00 ′south latitude included by a line drawn from a point at
Ponta do Padrão (6º04 ′36″south latitude and 12º19 ′48″east longitude)
along a rhumb line in a north-westerly direction to a point on 6º00 ′south
latitude and 12º00 ′east longitude, and thence due east along 6º00 ′south
latitude to the African coast and thence along the African coast to the
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Southernoceanicsub-area(Sub-area34.4)
(a)Southwest Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.4.1)
Waterslying between the Equator and 6º00 ′south latitude, and between
20º00 ′west longitude and 3º00 ′east longitude.
(b)Southwest Oceanic division (Division 34.4.2)
Waterslying between 20º00 ′north latitude and 5º00 ′north latitude, and
between 40º00 ′west longitude and 30º00 ′west longitude; waters lying
between 10º00 ′north latitude and the Equator, and between 30º00 ′west
longitude and 20º00 ′west longitude.
MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA (Major fishing area 37)
Annex 3B shows the boundaries and the sub-areas and divisions of the Mediter-
ranean and the Black Sea (Major fishing area 37). A description of this area and
its subdivisions follows.
The Mediterranean and Black Sea statistical area comprises all the marine
watersof (a) the Mediterranean Sea; (b) the Sea of Marmara; (c) the Black
Sea and (d) the Sea of Azov. Marine watersinclude brackis h water lagoons
and all other areas where fishes and other organisms of marine origin are predo-
minant. The western and south-eastern limits are defined as follows:
(a) western limit: a line running due south along 5º36 ′west longitude from
Punta Marroqui to the coast of Africa;
(b) south-eastern limit: the northern (Mediterranean) entrance of the Suez
Canal.
THE SUB-AREAS AND DIVISIONS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
STATISTICAL AREA
The western Mediterranean (Sub-area 37.1) comprises the following divi-
sions:
(a)Balearic (Division 37.1.1)
The watersof the wes tern Mediterranean bounded by a line commencing on
the coast of Africa at the Algerian/Tunisian frontier running due north to
38º00 ′north latitude; thence due west to 8º00 ′east longitude; thence due
north to 41º20 ′north latitude; thence westward along a rhumb line to the
mainland coast at the eastern end of the frontier between France and Spain;
thence following the Spanish coast to Punta Marroqui; thence due south
along 5º36 ′west longitude to the coast of Africa; thence following in an
eastwards direction the coast of Africa to the starting point.
(b)Gulf of Lions (Division 37.1.2)
The watersof the north-wes tern Mediterranean Sea bounded by a line
commencing on the mainland coast at the eastern end of the frontier
between France and Spain running eastward along a rhumb line to 8º00 ′
east longitude 41º20 ′north latitude; thence northward along a rhumb line
to the mainland coast at the frontier between France and Italy; thence
following in a south-westerly direction the coast of France to the starting
point.
(c)Sardinia (Division 37.1.3)
The watersof the Tyrrhenian Sea and adjacent watersbounded by a line
commencing on the coast of Africa at the Algerian/Tunisian frontier running
due north to 38º00 ′north latitude; thence due west to 8º00 ′east longitude;
thence due north to 41º20 ′north latitude; thence northward along a rhumb
line to the mainland coast at the frontier between France and Italy; thence
following the coast of Italy to 38º00 ′north latitude; thence due west along
38º00 ′north latitude to the coast of Sicily; thence following the northern
coast of Sicily to Trapani; thence along a rhumb line to Cape Bon; thence
westwards following the coast of Tunisia to the starting point.
The central Mediterranean (Sub-area 37.2) comprises the following divi-
sions:
(a)Adriatic (Division 37.2.1)
The watersof the Adriatic Sea north of a line running from the frontier
between Albania and the former Republic of Yugoslavia on the east coast
of the Adriatic Sea due west to Cape Gargano on the coast of Italy.
(b)Ionian (Division 37.2.2)
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longitude; thence due north to the coast of Greece; thence following the
west coast of Greece and the coast of Albania to the frontier between
Albania and the former Republic of Yugoslavia; thence due west to Cape
Gargano on the coast of Italy; thence following the coast of Italy to 38º00 ′
north latitude; thence due west along 38º00 ′north latitude to the coast of
Sicily; thence following the northern coast of Sicily to Trapani; thence
along a rhumb line from Trapani to Cape Bon; thence eastwards following
the coast of north Africa to the starting point.
The eastern Mediterranean (Sub-area 37.3) comprises the following divi-
sions:
(a)Aegean (Division 37.3.1)
The watersof the Aegean Sea and adjacent watersbounded by a line
commencing on the southern coast of Greece at 23º00 ′east longitude
running due south to 34º00 ′north latitude; thence due east to 29º00 ′east
longitude; thence due north to the coast of Turkey; thence following the
western coast of Turkey to Kum Kale; thence along a rhumb line running
from Kum Kale to Cape Hellas; thence following the coasts of Turkey and
Greece to the starting point.
(b)Levant (Division 37.3.2)
The waters of the Mediterranean Sea east of a line commencing on the coast
of north Africa at 25º00 ′east longitude running due north to 34º00 ′north
latitude; thence due east to 29º00 ′east longitude; thence due north to the
coast of Turkey; thence following the coasts of Turkey and other countries
of the eastern Mediterranean to the starting point.
TheBlackSea(Sub-area37.4) comprises the following divisions:
(a)Marmara Sea (Division 37.4.1)
The watersof the Marmara Sea bounded on the wes t by a line running from
Cape Hellas to Kum Kale at the entrance of the Dardanelles; and on the east
by a line running across the Bosporus from Kumdere.
(b)Black Sea (Division 37.4.2)
The watersof the Black Sea and adjacent watersbounded on the s outhwes t
by a line running across the Bosporus from Kumdere and bounded on the
northeast, at a line running from Takil Point on the Kerch peninsula to
Panagija Point on the Taman peninsula.
(c)Azov Sea (Division 37.4.3)
The watersof the Azov Sea north of a line running along the s outhern
entrance of the Kerch Strait, commencing from Takil Point at 45º06 ′N and
36º27 ′E on the Kerch peninsula, and running across the strait to Panagija
Point at 45º08 ′N and 36º38 ′E on the Taman peninsula.
SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 41)
Annex 3C shows the boundaries and the subdivisions of the southwest Atlantic
(Major fishing area 41).
A description of these areas follows.
The southwest Atlantic (Major fishing area 41) shall be defined as the waters
bounded by a line starting from the coast of South America along parallel
5º00′north latitude to the meridian at 30º00 ′west longitude; thence due south
to the Equator; thence due east to the meridian at 20º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 50º00 ′south latitude; thence due west to the meri-
dian at 50º00 ′west longitude; thence due south to the parallel at 60º00 ′south
latitude; thence due west to the meridian at 67º16 ′west longitude; thence due
north to the point at 56º22 ′S 67º16 ′W; thence due east along a line at 56º22 ′S
to the point at 65º43 ′W; the following line joining the pointsat 55º22 ′S
65º43 ′W, 55º11 ′S 66º04 ′W, 55º07 ′S 66º25 ′W; thence in a northerly direction
along the coast of South America to the starting point.
The southwest Atlantic is divided into the following divisions:
Amazon division (Division 41.1.1)
All waters bounded by a line starting on the coast of South America at 5º00 ′
north latitude going in along thisparallel to where it meetsthe meridian at
40º00 ′west longitude; thence due south to the point where this meridian inter-
sects the coast of Brazil; thence in a northwesterly direction along the coast of
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Natal division (Division 41.1.2)
Watersbounded by a line due north from the coas t of Brazil along the meridian
at 40º00 ′west longitude to where it meets the Equator; thence due east along
the Equator to the meridian at 32º00 ′W; thence due south to the parallel at
10º00 ′south latitude; thence due west to where the parallel at 10º00 ′S meets
the coast of South America; thence in a northerly direction along the coast of
South America to the starting point.
Salvador division (Division 41.1.3)
Waters bounded by a line due east from the coast of South America at 10º00 ′
south latitude to where it meets the meridian at 35º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 20º00 ′south latitude; thence due west along this
parallel to the coast of South America; thence in a northerly direction along
the coast of South America to the starting point.
Northern oceanic division (Division 41.1.4)
Watersbounded by a line due eas t from 5º00 ′N 40º00 ′W to the meridian at
30º00 ′west longitude; thence due south to the Equator; thence due east to the
meridian at 20º00 ′west longitude; thence due south to the parallel at 20º00 ′
south latitude; thence due west to the meridian at 35º00 ′west longitude; thence
due north to the parallel at 10º00 ′south latitude; thence due east to the meridian
at 32º00 ′west longitude; thence due north to the Equator; thence due west to the
meridian at 40º00 ′west longitude; thence due north to the starting point.
Santos division (Division 41.2.1)Waters bounded by a line due east from the coast of South America at 20º00 ′
south latitude to where it meets the meridian at 39º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 29º00 ′south latitude; thence due west along this
parallel to the coast of South America; thence in a northerly direction along
the coast of South America to the starting point.
Rio Grande division (Division 41.2.2)Waters bounded by a line due east from the coast of South America at 29º00 ′
south latitude to where it meets the meridian at 45º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 34º00 ′south latitude; thence due west along this
parallel to the coast of South America; thence in a northerly direction along
the coast of South America to the starting point.
Platense division (Division 41.2.3)
Waters bounded by a line due east from the coast of South America at 34º00 ′
south latitude to where it meets the meridian at 50º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 40º00 ′south latitude; thence due west along this
parallel to the coast of South America; thence in a northerly direction along
the coast of South America to the starting point.
Central oceanic division (Division 41.2.4)
Watersbounded by a line due eas t from 20º00 ′S 39º00 ′W to the meridian at
20º00 ′west latitude; thence due south to the parallel at 40º00 ′south latitude;
thence due west to the meridian at 50º00 ′west latitude; thence due north to
the parallel at 34º00 ′south latitude; thence due east to the meridian at 45º00 ′
west longitude; thence due north to the parallel at 29º00 ′south latitude; thence
due east to the meridian at 39º00 ′west longitude; thence due north to the
starting point.
Northern Patagonian division (Division 41.3.1)Waters bounded by a line due east from the coast of South America at 40º00 ′
south latitude to where it meets the meridian at 50º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 48º00 ′south latitude; thence due west along this
parallel to the coast of South America; thence in a northerly direction along
the coast of South America to the starting point.
Southern Patagonian division (Division 41.3.2)
Waters bounded by a line due east from the coast of South America at 48º00 ′
south latitude to where it meets the meridian at 50º00 ′west longitude; thence
due south to the parallel at 60º00 ′south latitude; thence due west along this
parallel to the meridian at 67º16 ′west longitude; thence due north to the point
at 56º22 ′S 67º16 ′W; thence following a loxodromic line joining the pointsat
56º22 ′S 65º43 ′W; 55º22 ′S 65º43 ′W; 55º11 ′S 66º04 ′W; 55º07 ′S 66º25 ′W; thence
in a northerly direction along the coast of South America to the starting point.
Southern oceanic division (Division 41.3.3)
Watersbounded by a line due eas t from 40º00 ′S 50º00 ′W to the meridian at
20º00 ′west longitude; thence due south to the parallel at 50º00 ′south latitude;
then due north to the starting point.1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 10
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SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 47)
Annex 3D shows the boundaries and subdivisions of the southeast Atlantic. A
description of the ICSEAF Convention Area follows.
The southeast Atlantic (Major fishing area 47) comprises the waters bounded by
a line beginning at a point at 6º04 ′36″south latitude and 12º19 ′48″east long-
itude; thence in a north-westerly direction along a rhumb line to a point at the
intersection of the meridian 12º east with the parallel 6º south; thence due west
along this parallel to the meridian 20º west; thence due south along this meri-
dian to the parallel 50º south, thence due east along this parallel to the
meridian 30º east; thence due north along this meridian to the coast of the
African continent; thence in a westerly direction along this coast to the original
point of departure.
The southeast Atlantic (Major fishing area 47) is subdivided as follows:
Westerncoastalsub-area(Sub-area47.1)
(a)Cape Palmeirinhas division (Division 47.1.1)
Waterslying between 6º00 ′south latitude and 10º00 ′south latitude and east
of 10º00 ′east longitude. From this division are excluded the waters of the
Congo estuary (Zaire), i. e., the waters lying to the north-east of the line
drawn from Punta do Padrão (6º04 ′36″S and 12º19 ′48″E) to a point at
6º00′S and 12º00 ′E.
(b)Cape Salinas division (Division 47.1.2)
Waterslying between 10º00 ′south latitude and 15º00 ′south latitude and
east of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(c)Cunene division (Division 47.1.3)
Waterslying between 15º00 ′south latitude and 20º00 ′south latitude and
east of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(d)Cape Cross division (Division 47.1.4)
Waterslying between 20º00 ′south latitude and 25º00 ′south latitude and
east of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(e)Orange River division (Division 47.1.5)
Waterslying between 25º00 ′south latitude and 30º00 ′south latitude and
east of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(f)Cape of Good Hope division (Division 47.1.6)
Waterslying between 30º00 ′south latitude and 40º00 ′south latitude and
between 10º00 ′east longitude and 20º00 ′east longitude.
Agulhascoastalsub-area(Sub-area47.2)
(a)Middle Agulhas division (Division 47.2.1)
Waterslying north of 40º00 ′south latitude and between 20º00 ′east longi-
tude and 25º00 ′east longitude.
(b)Eastern Agulhas division (Division 47.2.2)
Waterslying north of 40º00 ′south latitude and between 25º00 ′east longi-
tude and 30º00 ′east longitude.
Southernoceanicsub-area(Sub-area47.3)
Waterslying between 40º00 ′south latitude and 50º00 ′south latitude and
between 10º00 ′east longitude and 30º00 ′east longitude.
TristandaCunhasub-area(Sub-area47.4)
Waterslying between 20º00 ′south latitude and 50º00 ′south latitude and
between 20º00 ′west longitude and 10º00 ′east longitude.
StHelenaandAscensionsub-area(Sub-area47.5)
Waterslying between 6º00 ′south latitude and 20º00 ′south latitude and between
20º00 ′west longitude and 10º00 ′east longitude.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN (Major fishing area 51)
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(c) the gulf between the coast of Iran and the Arabian Peninsula;
(d) the Arabian Sea;
(e) that part of the Indian Ocean, including the Mozambique Channel, lying
between the meridians30º00 ′E and 80º00 ′E and north of the line of the
Antarctic convergence and including the watersaround Sri Lanka.
Annex 3E shows the boundaries and the subdivisions of the western Indian
Ocean (Major fishing area 51).
The western Indian Ocean shall be defined as having the following boundaries:
— the boundary with the Mediterranean Sea: the northern entrance of the Suez
Canal,
— the western marine boundary: a line commencing on the east coast of Africa
at 30º00 ′E longitude and running due south to 45º00 ′S latitude,
— the eastern marine boundary: a rhumb line commencing on the southeast
coast of India (Point Calimere) and running in a north-easterly direction to
meet a point at 82º00 ′E longitude 11º00 ′N latitude, thence running due east
to meridian 85º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 3º00 ′N; thence due
west to the meridian 80º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 45º00 ′S,
— the southern boundary: a line running along the parallel 45º00 ′S from
30º00 ′E longitude to 80º00 ′E longitude.
The western Indian Ocean is subdivided in the following way:
RedSeasub-area(Sub-area51.1)
— Northern limit: northern entrance of Suez Canal.
— Southern limit: a rhumb line from the frontier between Ethiopia and the
Republic of Djibouti on the coast of Africa, across the mouth of the Red
Sea, to the frontier between the former Arab Republic of Yemen and the
former People ′sDemocratic Republic of Yemen on the Arabian Penins ula.
Gulfsub-area(Sub-area51.2)
The mouth of the Gulf isclos ed by a line commencing at the northern tip of
Ra′s Musandam and running due east to the coast of Iran.
WesternArabianSeasub-area(Sub-area51.3)
The eastern and southern boundaries are a line from the Iran/Pakistan frontier on
the coast of Asia running due south to the parallel 20º00 ′N; thence due east to
the meridian 65º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 10º00 ′N; thence due west
to the coast of Africa; other marine boundaries are the common boundaries with
sub-areas 51.1 and 51.2 (see above).
EasternArabianSea,LaccadiveandSriLankasub-area(Sub-area51.4)
The sea boundary is a line commencing on the coast of Asia at the Iran/Pakistan
frontier, running due south to the parallel 20º00 ′N; thence due east to the meri-
dian 65º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 10º00 ′S; thence due east to the
meridian 80º00 ′E; thence due north to the parallel 3º00 ′N; thence due east to
the meridian 85º00 ′E; thence due north to parallel 11º00 ′N; thence due west to
the meridian 82º00 ′E; thence along a rhumb line in a south-westerly direction to
the southeast coast of India.
Somalia,KenyaandTanzaniasub-area(Sub-area51.5)
A line commencing on the coast of Somalia at 10º00 ′N running due east to the
meridian 65º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 10º00 ′S; thence due west to
the meridian 45º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 10º28 ′S; thence due west
to the east coast of Africa between Ras Mwambo (to the north) and Mwambo
Village (to the south).
MadagascarandMozambiqueChannelsub-area(Sub-area51.6)
A line commencing on the east coast of Africa between Ras Mwambo (to the
north) and Mwambo Village (to the south) at 10º28 ′S latitude, running due east
to the meridian 45º00 ′E; thence due north to the parallel 10º00 ′S; thence due
east to the meridian 55º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel 30º00 ′S; thence
due west to the meridian 40º00 ′E; thence due north to the coast of Mozambique.
Oceanic (WesternIndianOcean)sub-area(Sub-area51.7)
A line commencing at the position 10º00 ′S latitude and 55º00 ′E longitude,
running due east to the meridian 80º00 ′E; thence due south to the parallel
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parallel 30º00 ′S; thence due east to the meridian 55º00 ′E; thence due north to
the starting position on the parallel 10º00 ′S.
Mozambiquesub-area(Sub-area51.8)
The sub-area comprises the waters lying north of parallel 45º00 ′S and between
the meridians30º00 ′E and 40º00 ′E. It is further subdivided into two divisions.
Marion-Edwarddivision(Division51.8.1)
Waterslying between the parallelsof 40º00 ′S and 50º00 ′S and the meridiansof
30º00 ′E and 40º00 ′E.
Zambesidivision(Division51.8.2)
Waterslying north of the parallel 40º00 ′S and between the meridians30º00 ′E
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ANNEX3
A: EASTERN CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN (Major fishing area 34)
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B: MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA (Major fishing area 37)
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C: SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 41)
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D: SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 47)
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E: WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN (Major fishing area 51)
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ANNEX4
LISTOF SPECIESFORWHICH DATAAR ETO BESUBMITTEDFOR
EACHMAJORFISHINGAREA
The species listed below are those for which captures have been reported in the
official statistics. Member States should submit data for each of the identified
species if available. Where individual species cannot be identified the data
should be aggregated and submitted in the item representing the highest degree
of detail possible.
Note:n.e.i. = not elsewhere indicated.
EasternCentralAtlantic(Majorfishingarea34)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
European eel ELE Anguilla anguilla
Shadsn.e.i. SHZ Alos a spp.
West African ilisha ILI Ilisha africana
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
Lefteye floundersLEF Bothidae
Common sole SOL Solea vulgaris
Wedge (= Senegal) sole CET Dicologoglossa cuneata
Solesn.e.i. SOX Soleidae
Tonguefishes n.e.i. TOX Cynoglossidae
Megrim MEG Lepidorhombuswhiffiagonis
Megrimsn.e.i. LEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Greater forkbeard GFB Phycisblennoides
Pouting (= Bib) BIB Trisopterus luscusBlue whiting (= Poutassou) WHB Micromesistius poutassou
European hake HKE Merlucciusmerluccius
Senegalese hake HKM Merluccius senegalensis
Hakesn.e.i. HKX Merluccius spp.
Gadiformesn.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Sea catfishes n.e.i. CAX Ariidee
European conger COE Conger conger
Conger eelsn.e.i. COX Congridae
Slender snipefish SNS Macrorhamphosus scolopax
Alfonsinos ALF Beryx spp.
John Dory JOD Zeusfaber
Silvery John Dory JOS Zenopsis conchifer
Boar fishes BOR Caproidae
Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Dusky grouper GPD Epinephelus guaza
White grouper GPW Epinephelusaeneus
Groupersn.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Wreckfish WRF Polyprion americanus
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX Serranidae
Spotted seabass SPU Dicentrarchus punctatus
Seabass BSS Dicentrarchus labraxBigeyesn.e.i. BIG Priacanthus spp.
Cardinal fishes n.e.i. APO Apogonidee
Tilefishes TIS Branchiostegidae
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Snappersn.e.i. SNA Lutjanus spp.
Snappers, iobfishes, n.e.i. SNX LutjanidaeRubberlip grunt GBR PlectorhinchusmediterraneusBastard grunt BGR Pomadasys incisusSompat grunt BUR Pomadasys jubeliniBig-eye grunt GRB BrachydeuterusauritusGrunts, sweetlips, n.e.i. GRX Haemulidae (= Pomedasyidae)DrumsDRU Sciaena spp.
Shi drum (= Corb) COB Umbrina cirrosaMeagre MGR Argyrosornus regiusBoe drum DRS Pteroscion peliLaw croaker CKL Pseudotolithus brachygnatusCassava croaker PSS Pseudotolithus senegalensisBobo croaker PSE Pseudotolithus elongatusWest African croakers CKW Pseudotolithus spp.
Croakers, drums n.e.i. CDX SciaenidaeRed (=Blackspot) seabream SBR Pagellus bogaraveoCommon pandora PAC PagelluserythrinusAxillary seabream SBA Pagellus acarne
Red pandora PAR PagelIusbellottii
Pandorasn.e.i. PAX Pagellus spp.
Sargo breams, n.e.i. SRG Diplodus spp.
Large-eye dentex DEL Dentex macrophthalmusCommon dentex DEC Dentex dentexAngolan dentex DEA Dentex angolensisCongo dentex DNC Dentex congoensisDentex n.e.i. DEX Dentex spp.
Black seabream BRB Spondyliosoma cantharusSaddled seabream SBS Oblada melanuraBluespotted seabream BSC Sparus caeruleostictusRed porgy RPG SparuspagrusGilthead seabream SBG Sparus auratusPargo breamsn.e.i. SBP Sparus(=Pagrus ) spp.
Bogue BOG BoopsboopsPorgies, seabreams n.e.i. SBX SparidaePicarelsPIC Spicara spp.
Surmullets(= Red mullets ) MUX Mullus spp.
West African goatfish GOA Pseudopeneus prayensisGoatfishes, red mullets n.e.i. MUM Mullidae
African sicklefish SIC Drepane africana
Spadefishes SPA EphippidaePercoidsn.e.i. PRC PercoideiBearded brotula BRD Brotula barbataSurgeonfishes SUR AcanthuridaeGurnards, searobins n.e.i. GUX TriglidaeTriggerfishes, durgons TRI BalistidaeAngler (= Monk) MON Lophiuspis catoriusAnglerfishes n.e.i. ANF Lophiidae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 20
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Needlefishes n.e.i. BEN Belonidae
Flying fishes n.e.i. FLY ExocoetidaeBarracudasBAR Sphyraena spp.
Flathead grey mullet MUF Mugil cephalusGiant African threadfin TGA PolydactylusquadrifilisLesser African threadfin GAL Galeoides decadactylusRoyal threadfin PET PentenemusquinquariusThreadfins, tasselfishes n.e.i. THF PolynemidaePelagic percomorphsn.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrixCobia CBA Rachycentron canadumAtlantic horse mackerel HOM Trachurus trachurusJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
ScadsSDX Decapterus spp.
Crevalle jack CVJ Caranx hipposFalse scad HMV Decapterus rhonchusJacks, crevalles n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
Lookdown fish LUK Selene dorsalisPompanosPOX Trachinotus spp.
Amberjacksn.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Leerfish (=Garrick) LEE Lichia amiaAtlantic bumper BUA Chloroscombrus chrysurusCommon dolphinfish DOL Coryphaena hippurusBlue butterfish BLB Stromateus fiatolaButterfishes, silver pomfrets BUX StromateidaeBonefish BOF Albula vulpesRound sardinella SAA SardineIla auritaMadeiran sardinella SAE Sardinella madeirensisSardinellasSIX Sardinella spp.
Bonga shad BOA Ethmalosa fimbriataEuropean pilchard (sardine) PIL Sardina pilchardusEuropean anchovy ANE Engraulisencras icolusClupeoidsn.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sardaPlain bonito BOP Orcynopsis unicolorWahoo WAH Acanthocybium solandriWest African Spanish mackerel MAW Scomberomorus tritorFrigate and bullet tunasFRZ Auxis tharard, A rocheiNorthern bluefin tuna BFT Thunnusthynnus
Albacore ALB Thunnusalalunga
Yellowfin tuna YFT ThunnusalbacaresBig-eye tuna BET Thunnusobes usTunasn.e.i. TUN ThunniniSawfishes SAW PristidaeAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansAtlantic blue marlin BUM Makaira nigricansAtlantic white marlin WHM TetrepturusalbidusMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL Istiopboridae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 21
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Swordfish SWO Xiphias gladius
Tuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX ScombroideiLargehead hairtail LHT TrichiuruslepturusSilver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatusBlack scabbardfish BSF Aphanopus carboHairtails, cutlassfishes n.e.i. CUT TrichiuridaeChub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicusAtlantic mackerel MAC Scomber scombrusScomber mackerelsn.e.i. MAZ Scomber spp.
Mackerel-like fishes n.e.i. MKX ScombroideiThresher shark ALV Alopias vulpinusBig-eye thresher BTH Alopias superciliosusMako sharks MAK Isurus spp.
Blue shark BSH Prionace glaucaSilky shark FAL Carcharhinus falciformisSmooth hammerhead SPZ Sphyrna zygaenaScalloped hammerhead SPL Sphyrna lewiniHammerhead sharks, etc. nei SPY SphyrnidaeKitefin shark SCK Dalatias licha
Guitarfishes, etc. nei GTF Rhinobatidae
SmoothhoundsSDV Mus telus spp.
Skatesand raysn.e.i. SRX RajiformesSharks, rays, skates, n.e.i. SKX ElasmobranchiiMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesMarine crabsn.e.i. CRA ReptantiaTropical spiny lobsters n.e.i. SLV Panulirus spp.
Palinurid spiny lobsters n.e.i. CRW Palinurus spp.
Norway lobster NEP Nephrops norvegicusEuropean lobster LBE Homarus gammarusCaramote prawn TGS PenaeuskerathurusSouthern pink shrimp SOP Penaeus notialisPenaeuss hrimpsn.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Deepwater rose shrimp DPS Parapenaeus longirostrisGuinea shrimp GUS Parapenaeopsis atlanticaScarlet shrimp SSH Plesiopenaeus edwardsianusPalaemonid shrimps PAL PalaemonidaeNatantian decapodsn.e.i. DCP NatantiaMarine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU CrustaceaGastropods n.e.i. GAS Gastropoda
Cupped oysters n.e.i. OYC Crassostrea spp.
Sea mussels n.e.i. MSX MytilidaeCephalopodsn.e.i. CEP CephalopodaCommon cuttlefish CTC Sepia officinalisCuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, SepiolidaeCommon squids SQC Loligo spp.
Common octopusOCC Octopus vulgarisOctopuses OCT OctopodidaeSquidsn.e.i. SQU Loliginidae, Ommas trephidae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 22
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
Marine turtlesn.e.i. TTX Tes tudinata
Mediterranean andBlackSea(Majorfishingarea37)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Sturgeonsn.e.i. STU Acipens eridae
European eel ELE Anguilla anguilla
Pontic shad SHC Alosa pontica
Shadsn.e.i. SHD Alos a spp.
Azov tyulka CLA Clupeonella cultriventris
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
European plaice PLE Pleuronectes platessa
European flounder FLE Platichthysfles us
Common sole SOL Solea vulgaris
Solesn.e.i. SOO Solea spp.
Megrim MEG Lepidorhombuswhiffiagonis
Megrimsn.e.i. LEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Turbot TUR Psetta maxima
Black Sea turbot TUB Psetta maeotica
Greater forkbeard GFB Phycisblennoides
Poor cod POD Trisopterus minutus
Pouting (= Bib) BIB Trisopterus luscusBlue whiting (= Poutassou) WHB Micromesistius poutassou
Whiting WHG Merlangiusmerlangus
European hake HKE Merlucciusmerluccius
Gadiformesn.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
ArgentinesARG Argentina spp.
Brushtooth lizardfish LIB Saurida undosquamis
Lizardfishes n.e.i. LIX Synodontidae
European conger COE Conger conger
Conger eelsn.e.i. COX Congridae
John Dory JOD Zeusfaber
Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Dusky grouper GPD Epinephelus guaza
White grouper GPW Epinephelusaeneus
Groupersn.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Wreckfish WRF Polyprion americanus
Comber CBR Serranuscabrilla
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX Serranidae
Seabass BSS Dicentrarchus labrax
Seabasses BSE Dicentrarchus spp.
Rubberlip grunt GBR Plectorhinchusmediterraneus
DrumsDRU Sciaena spp.
Shi drum (= Corb) COB Umbrina cirrosa
Meagre MGR Argyrosomus regius
Croakers, drums n.e.i. CDX Sciaenidae
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Common pandora PAC Pagelluserythrinus
Axillary seabream SBA Pagellus acarnePandorasn.e.i. PAX Pagellus spp.
White seabream SWA Diplodus sargusSargo breams, n.e.i. SRG Diplodus spp.
Large-eye dentex DEL Dentex macrophthalmusCommon dentex DEC Dentex dentexDentex n.e.i. DEX Dentex spp.
Black seabream BRB Spondyliosoma cantharusSaddled sea bream SBS Oblada melanuraRed porgy RPG SparuspagrusGilthead seabream SBG Sparus auratusPargo breams, n.e.i. SBP Sparus (= Pagrus) spp.
Bogue BOG BoopsboopsSand steenbras SSB Lithognithus mormyrusSalema (= Strepie) SLM Sarpa salpaPorgies, seabreams, n.e.i. SBX SparidaeBlotched picarel BPI Spicara maenaPicarelsPIC Spicara spp.
Red mullet MUR Mulluss urmuletus
Striped mullet MUT MullusbarbatusSurmullets(= Redmullets ) MUX Mullus spp.
Greater weever WEG TrachinusdracoPercoidsn.e.i. PRC PercoideiSandeels(= Sandlances ) SAN Ammodytes spp.
Spinefeet (= Rabbitfishes) SPI Siganus spp.
Atlantic gobiesGOB Gobius spp.
Gobiesn.e.i. GPA GobiidaeScorpionfishes, n.e.i. SCO ScorpaenidaePiper gurnard GUN Trigia lyraGurnards, searobins n.e.i. GUX TriglidaeAngler (= Monk) MON Lophiuspis catoriusAnglerfishes n.e.i. ANF LophiidaeGarfish GAR Belone beloneBarracudasBAR Sphyraena spp.
Flathead grey mullet MUF Mugil cephalusSilversides (Sandsmelts) SIL AtherinidaePelagic percomorphsn.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrix
Atlantic horse mackerel HOM Trachurus trachurus
Mediterranean horse mackerel HMM Trachurus mediterraneusJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
Jacks, crevalles n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
Greater amberjack AMB Seriola dumeriliAmberjacksn.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Leerfish (= Garrick) LEE Lichia amiaCarangidsn.e.i. CGX CarangidaeAtlantic pomfret POA Brama brama1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 24
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Common dolphinfish DOL Coryphaena hippurus
Sardinellasn.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
European pilchard (= Sardine) PIL Sardina pilchardusEuropean sprat SPR Sprattus sprattusEuropean anchovy ANE Engraulisencras icolusClupeoidsn.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sardaPlain bonito BOP Orcynopsis unicolorFrigate and bullet tunasFRZ Auxis thazard A. rocheiAtlantic black skipjack LTA Euthynnus alletteratusSkipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamisNorthern bluefin tuna BFT ThunnusthynnusAlbacore ALB ThunnusalalungaBig-eye tuna BET Thunnusobes usTunasn.e.i. TUN ThunniniAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL IstiophoridaeSwordfishes SWO Xiphias gladiusTuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX Scombroidei
Silver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatus
Chub mackerel MAS Scomber iaponicusAtlantic mackerel MAC Scomber scombrusScomber mackerelsn.e.i. MAZ Scomber spp.
Mackerel-like fishes n.e.i. MKX ScombroideiBasking shark BSK Cetorhinus maximusThresher ALV Alopias vulpinusShortfin mako SMA Isurus oxyrinchusBlackmouth catshark SHO Galeus melastomusBlue shark BSH Prionace glaucaSandbar shark CCP Carcharhinus plumbeusSmooth hammerhead SPZ Sphyrna zygaenaScalloped hammerhead SPL Sphyrna lewiniLongnose spurdog QUB Squalus blainvilleiGulper shark GUP Centrophorus granulosusKitefin shark SCK Dalatias lichaVelvet belly ETX Etmopteruss pinaxThornback ray RJC Raja clavataCommon stingray JDP Dasyatis pastinacaPorbeagle POR Lamna nasus
Catsharks, nursehound SCL Scyliorhinus spp.
SmoothhoundsSDV Mus telus spp.
Picked (= Spiny) dogfish DGS Squalus acanthiasDogfish sharks n.e.i. DGX SqualidaeAngelshark AGN Squatina squatinaAngelsharks, sand devils ASK SquatinidaeLarge sharks n.e.i. SHX SqualiformesGuitarfishes GTF RhinobatidaeSkatesSKA Raja spp.1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 25
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Skatesand raysn.e.i. SRX Rajiformes
Sharks, rays and skates etc. SKX ElasmobranchiiMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesEdible crab CRE Cancer pagurusMediterranean shore crab CMR Carcinus aestuariaSpinous spider crab SCR Maja squinadoMarine crabsn.e.i. CRA ReptantiaPink spiny lobster PSL Palinurus mauritanicusCommon spiny lobster SLO Palinurus elephasPalinurid spiny lobsters n.e.i. CRW Palinurus spp.
Norway lobster NEP Nephrops norvegicusEuropean lobster LBE Homarus gammarusCaramote prawn TGS PenaeuskerathurusDeepwater rose shrimp DPS Parapenaeus IongirostrisScarlet shrimp SSH Plesiopenaeus edwardsianusBlue and red shrimp ARA Aristeus antennatusCommon prawn CPR Palaemon serratusCommon shrimp CSH Crangon crangonNatantian decapodsn.e.i. DCP Natantia
Mantiss quillid MTS Squillia mantis
Marine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU CrustaceaGastropods n.e.i. GAS GastropodaPeriwinkle PEE Littorina littoreaEuropean flat oyster OYF Ostrea edulisPacific cupped oyster OYG Crassostrea gigasMediterranean mussel MSM Mytilus galloprovincialisGreat scallop SJA Pecten jacobeusMurex MUE Murex spp.
Common cockle COC Cardium eduleStriped VenusSVE Venus (= Chamelea) gallinaGrooved carpetshell CTG Ruditapes decussatusCarpetshell CTS Tapes pullastraCarpetshells n.e.i. TPS Tapes spp.
Donax clamsDON Donax s pp.Razor clamsRAZ Solen spp.
Clamsn.e.i. CLX BivalviaCephalopodsn.e.i. CEP CephalopodaCommon cuttlefish CTC Sepia officinalisCuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, Sepiolidae
Common squids SQC Loligo spp.
European flying squid SQE Todarodes sagittatus sagitt.Common octopusOCC Octopus vulgarisHorned and musky octopuses OCM Eledone spp.
Octopuses OCZ OctopodidaeSquidsn.e.i. SQU Loliginidae, Ommas trephidaeMarine molluscs n.e.i. MOL MolluscaMarine turtlesn.e.i. TTX Tes tudinataGrooved sea-squirt SSG Microcosmus sulcatus1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 26
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Stony sea-urchin URM Paracentrotus lividus
Jellyfishes JEL Phopilema spp.
SouthwestAtlantic(Majorfishingarea41)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Shadsn.e.i. SHZ Alos a spp.
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
Bastard halibuts BAX Paralichthys spp.
Tonguefishes n.e.i. TOX Cynoglossidae
… SAO Salilota australia
MorasMOR Moridae
Brazilian codling HKU Urophycis brasiliensis
Southern blue whiting POS Micromesistius australis
Argentine hake HKP Merlucciushubbs i
Patagonian hake HPA Merlucciuspolylepis
Hakesn.e.i. HKX Merluccius spp.
Patagonian grenadier GRM Macruronusmageilanicus
Blue grenadiersGRS Macruronus spp.
GrenadiersGRV Macrourus spp.
Gadiformesn.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Sea catfishes n.e.i. CAX Ariidae
Greater lizardfish LIG Saurida tumbilArgentine conger COS Conger orbignyanus
Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Snooks(= Robalos ) n.e.i. ROB Centropomus spp.
Brazilian groupersGPB Mycteroperca spp.
Red grouper GPR Epinephelusmario
Groupersn.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Argentine seabass BSZ Acanthistius brasilianus
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX Serranidae
Southern red snapper SNC Lutjanus purpureus
Yellowtail snapper SNY Ocyurus chrysurus
Snappers, jobfishes, n.e.i. SNX Lutjanidae
Barred grunt BRG Conodon nobilis
Grunts, sweetlips, n.e.i. GRX Haemulidae (= Pomadasyidae)
Striped weakfish SWF Cynoscion striatus
Weakfishes n.e.i. WKX Cynoscion spp.
Atlantic croaker CKA Micropogoniasundulatus
Southern kingcroaker KGB Menticirrhusamericanus
Argentine croaker CKY Urnbrina canasai
King weakfish WKK Macrodon ancylodon
Black drum BDM Pogoniascromis
Croakers, drums n.e.i. CDX SciaenidaeSargo breamsn.e.i. SRG Diplodus spp.
Dentex n.e.i. DEX Dentex spp.
Red porgy RPG Sparuspagrus
Porgies, seabreams, n.e.i. SBX Sparidae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 27
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Surmullets(= Redmullets ) MUX Mullus spp.
Castaneta CTA Cheilodactylus bergiBrazilian sandperches SPB Pinguipes spp.
Brazilian flathead FLA Percophis brasiliensisPatagonian blennie BLP EleginopsmaclovinusPatagonian toothfish TOP Dissostichus eleginoidesHumped rockcod NOG Notothenia gibbenfronsGrey rockcod NOS Notothenia squamifronsPatagonian rockcod NOT Patagonotothen brevicauda… PAT Patagonotothen longipesrams aiAntarctic rockcods, noties n.e.i. NOX NototheniidaeBlackfin icefish SSI Chaenocephalus aceratusMackerel icefish ANI Champsocephalus gunnariIcefishes n.e.i. ICX ChannichthyidaePercoidsn.e.i. PRC PercoideiPink cusk-eel CUS Genypterus blacodesRuffs, barrelfishes n.e.i. CEN CentrolophidaeBlackbelly rosefish BRF Helicolenus dactylopterusScorpionfishes n.e.i. SCO Scorpaenidae
Atlantic searobins SRA Prionotus spp.
Ballyhoo halfbeak BAL Hemirhamphus brasiliensisFlying fishes n.e.i. FLY ExocoetidaeBarracudasBAR Sphyraena spp.
Mulletsn.e.i. MUL MugilidaeSilversides (= Sandsmelts) SIL AtherinidaePelagic percomorphsn.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pometomus saltatrixBlue jack mackerel JAA TrachuruspicturatusJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
Jacks, crevalles, n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
Amberjacksn.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Parona leatherjack PAO Parona signataCarangidsn.e.i. CGX CarangidaeCommon dolphinfish DOL Coryphaena hippurusGulf butterfish, harvestfishes BTG Peprilus spp.
Butterfishes silver pomfrets BUX StromateidaeLadyfish LAD Elops saurusTarpon TAR Tarpon (= Megelops) atlanticusBrazilian sardinella BSR Sardinella brasiliensis
Sardinellasn.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
Brazilian menhaden MHS Brevoortia aureaArgentine menhaden MHP Brevoortia pectinataScaled sardines SAS Harengula spp.
Falkland sprat FAS Sprattus fuegensisArgentine anchoita ANA EngraulisanchoitaAnchoviesn.e.i. ANX EngraulidaeClupeoidsn.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sarda1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 28
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Wahoo WAH Acanthocyhium solandri
King mackerel KGM ScomberomoruscavallaAtlantic Spanish mackerel SSM Scomberomorus maculatusSeerfishes n.e.i. KGX Scomberornorus spp.
Frigate and bullet tunasFRZ Auxis thazard, A. rocheiAtlantic black skipjack LTA Euthynnus alletteratusSkipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamisNorthern bluefin tuna BFT ThunnusthynnusBlackfin tuna BLF ThunnusatlanticusAlbacore ALB ThunnusalalungaSouthern bluefin tuna SBF ThunnusmaccoyiiYellowfin tuna YFT ThunnusalbacaresBig-eye tuna BET Thunnusobes usTunasn.e.i. TUN ThunniniAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansAtlantic blue marlin BUM Makaira nigricansAtlantic white marlin WHM TetrapturusalbidusMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL IstiophoridaeSwordfish SWO Xiphias gladius
Tuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX Scornhroidei
White snake mackerel WSM Thyrsitops lepidopodesLargehead hairtail LHT TrichiuruslepturusChub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicusBig-eye thresher BTH Alopias superciliosusShortfin mako SMA Isurus oxyrinchusBlue shark BSH Prionace glaucaSilky shark FAL Carcharhinus falciformisCopper shark BRO Carcharhinus brachyurusSmooth hammerhead SPZ Sphyrna zygaenaScalloped hammerhead SPL Sphyrna lewiniTope shark GAG Galeorhinus galeusPicked dogfish DGS Squalus acanthiasAngel sharks, sand devils n.e.i. ASK SquatinidaeChola guitarfish GUD Rhinobatis percellensSawfishes SAW PristidaeElephantfishes n.e.i. ELF Callorhinchus spp.Patagonian smoothhound SDP Mustelus schmittiSmoothhoundsSDV Mus telus spp.
Liveroil sharks LSK Galeorhinus spp.
Skatesand rays , n.e.i. SRX Rajiformes
Sharks, rays, skates, etc. SKX ElasmobranchiiMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesDana swimcrab CRZ Callinectes danaeSouthern kingcrab KCR LithodesantarcticusSoftshell red crab PAG Paralomis granulosaGeryonsn.e.i. GER Geryon spp.
Marine crabsn.e.i. CRA ReptantiaCaribbean spiny lobster SLC Panulirus argus1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 29
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Tropical spiny lobsters n.e.i. SLV Panulirus spp.
Northern brown shrimp ABS Penaeus aztecus
Redspotted shrimp PNB Penaeus brasiliensis
Penaeuss hrimpsn.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Atlantic seabob BOB Xiphopenaeus kroyeri
Argentine stiletto shrimp ASH Arternesia longinaris
Argentine red shrimp LAA Pleoticus muelleri
Natantian decapodsn.e.i. DCP Natantia
Antarctic krill KRX Euphausia superba
Marine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU Crustacea
Gastropods n.e.i. GAS Gastropoda
Cupped oysters n.e.i. OYC Crassostrea spp.
River Plata mussel MSR Mytilus platensis
Magellan mussel MSC Aulacornya afer
Scallopsn.e.i. SCX Pectinidae
Donax clamsDON Donax spp.
Clamsn.e.i. CLX Bivalvia
Cuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, SepiolidaePatagonian squid SQP Loligo gahi
Common squids SQC Loligo spp.
Argentine shortfin squid SQA Illex argentinus
Sevenstar flying squid SQS Martialia hyadesi
Octopuses OCT Octopodidae
Squidsn.e.i. SQU Loliginidee,Ommas trephidae
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
Marine turtlesn.e.i. TTX Tes tudinata
SoutheastAtlantic(Majorfishingarea47)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
West coast sole SOW Austroglossus microlepis
Mud sole SOE Austroglossus pectoralis
Southeast Atlantic soles n.e.i. SOA Austroglossus spp.
Tonguefishes n.e.i. TOX Cynoglossidae
Benguela hake HKB Merlucciuspolli
Shallow-water Cape hake HKK Merlucciuscapens is
Deepwater Cape hake HKO Merlucciusparadoxus
Cape hakes HKC Merluccius capensis, M. parad.
Merluccid hakesHKZ Merlucciidae
Gadiformsn.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Hatchetfishes HAF Sternoptychidae
Lightfishes n.e.i. MAU Maurolicus spp.
Silver lightfish MAV Maurolicus muelleriGreeneyesGRE Chlorophthalmidae
White barbel GAT Galeichthyesfericeps
Smoothmouth sea catfish SMC Arius heudoloti
Sea catfishes n.e.i. CAX Arildae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 30
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Greater lizardfish LIG Saurida tumbil
Lizardfishes n.e.i. LIX SynodontidaeConger eelsn.e.i. COX CongridaeSlender snipefish SNS Macrorhamphosus scolopaxSnipefishes SNI MacroramphosidaeAlfonsinos ALF Beryx spp.
Alfonsinos n.e.i. BRX BerycidaeJohn Dory JOD ZeusfaberSilvery John Dory JOS Zenopsis conchiferDoriesn.e.i. ZEX ZeidaeBoarfishes BOR CaproidaeBoarfish BOC Capros aperDemersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX PerciformesGroupersn.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Wreckfish WRF Polyprion americanusGroupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX SerranidaeBig-eyesn.e.i. BIG Priacanthus spp.
Big-eyes, glasseyes, bulleyes PRI PriacenthidaeCardinalfishes n.e.i. APO Apogonidae
Glow-bellies, splitfins ACR Acropomatidae
Blackmouth splitfin SYN Synagrops japonicusSplitfinsn.e.i. SYS Synagrops spp.
Cape bonnetmouth EMM EmmelichthysnitidusBonnetmouths, rubyfishes, etc. EMT EmmerichthyidaeSnappers, jobfishes, n.e.i. SNX LutjanidaeThreadfin breamsTHB Nemipterus spp.
Threadfin, monocle, dwarf breamsTHD NemipteridaeBig-eye grunt GRB BrachydeuterusauratusRubberlip grunt BRL PlectorhinchusmediterraneusSompat grunt BUR Pomadasys jubeliniGrunts, sweetlips, n.e.i. GRX Haemulidae (= Pornadasyidae)Southern meagre (= kob) KOB Argyrosomus hololepidofusGeelbek croaker AWE Atractoscion aequidensTigertooth croaker LKR OtolithesruberWest African croakers CKW Pseudotolithus spp.
Croakers, drums n.e.i. CDX SciaenidaeCanary drum (= baardman) UCA Umbrina canariensisWeakfishes n.e.i. WKX Cynoscion spp.
Natal pandora TJO Pagellusnatalens is
Porgies, seabreams n.e.i. SBX Sparidae
Pandorasn.e.i. PAX Pagellus spp.
Sargo breamsn.e.i. SRG Diplodus spp.
Large-eye dentex DEL Dentex macrophthaImusAngolan dentex DEA Dentex angolensisCanary dentex DEN Dentex canariensisDentex n.e.i. DEX Dentex spp.
Black seabream BRB Spondyliosorna cantharusCarpenter seabream SLF Argyrozona argyrozona1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 31
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Santer seabream SLD Cheimerius nufar
Red steenbras RER Petrus rupestrisPanga seabream PGA Pterogymnus laniariusWhite stumpnose WSN Rhahdosargus globicepsPargo breamsn.e.i. SBP Sparus(= Pagrus ) spp.
Bogue BOG BoopsboopsStumpnose, dageraadbreams, n.e.i. RSX Chrysoblephus spp.
Whitesteenbras SNW Lithognathus lithognathusSteenbrasses, n.e.i. STW Lithognathus spp.
Sand steenbras SSB Lithognathus mormyrusCopper breamsCPP Pachymetopon spp.
Salema (= Strepie) SLM Sarpa salpaPolystegan seabreams n.e.i. PLY Polysteganus spp.
Scotsman seabream SCM Polysteganus praeorbitalisSeventyfour seabream SEV Polysteganus undulosusBlueskin seabream SBU Polysteganus coeruleopunctatusPorgies, seabreams, n.e.i. SBX SparidaePicarelsPIC Spicara spp.
Goatfishes, red mullets n.e.i. MUM Mullidae
Surmullets(= Red mullets ) MUX Mulius spp.
Galjoensn.e.i. COT CoracinidaeGaljoen GAJ Coracinuscapens isSpadefishes SPA EphippidaeAfrican sicklefish SIC Drepane africanaCuskeels, brotulas n.e.i. OPH OphidiidaeKingclip KCP Genypteruscapens isGobiesn.e.i. GPA GobiidaeCape redfish REC Sebastes capensisRosefishes n.e.i. ROK Helicolenus spp.
Blackbelly rosefish BRF Helicolenus dactylopterusScorpionfishes, n.e.i. SCO ScorpaenidaePiper gurnard GUN Trigia lyraCape gurnard GUC Chelidonichthyscapens isGurnards, searobins n.e.i. GUX TriglidaeGurnardsGUY Trigla spp.
Triggerfishes, durgons TRI BalistidaeCape monk MOK Lophiusups icephalusAnglerfishes n.e.i. ANF LophiidaeLanternfish LAN Lampanyctodes hectoris
Lanternfishes LXX Myctophidae
Needlefishes n.e.i. BEN BelonidaeNeedlefishes NED Tylosaurus spp.
Sauriesn.e.i. SAX Scomberes ocidaeAtlantic saury SAU Scomberesox saurusBarracudasBAR Sphyraena spp.
BarracudasBAZ SphyraenidaeMulletsn.e.i. MUL MugilidaeThreadfins, tasselfishes n.e.i. THF Polynemidae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 32
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Lesser African threadfin GAL Galeoides dedactylus
Pelagic percomorphsn.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrixBluefishes n.e.i. POT PomatomidaeCobia CBA Rachycentron canadumCobiasn.e.i. CBX RachycentridaeCape horse mackerel HMC Trachurus capensisCunene horse mackerel HMZ Trachurus trecaeJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
ScadsSDX Decapterus spp.
Crevalle jack CVJ Caranx hipposFalse scad HMV Decapterus rhonchusJacks, crevalles, n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.Lookdown fish LUK Selene dorsalisPompanosPOX Trachinotus spp.
Yellowtail amberjack YTC Seriola lalandiAmberjacksn.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Leerfish (= Garrick) LEE Lichia amiaAtlantic bumper BUA Chioroscombrus chrysurus
Carangidsn.e.i. CGX Carangidae
Pomfrets, ocean breams n.e.i. BRZ BramidaeAtlantic pomfret POA Brama bramaCommon dolphinfish DOL Coryphaena hippurusDolphinfishes n.e.i. DOX CoryphaenidaeBlue butterfish BLB Stromateus fiatolaButterfishes, silverpomfrets BUX StromateidaeBonefishes ALU AlbulidaeLongfin bonefish BNF Pterothrissus bellociRound sardinella SAA Sardinella auritaMadeiran sardinella SAE Sardinella maderensisSouthern African pilchard PIA SardinopsocellatusWhitehead'sround herring WRR EtrumeuswhiteheadiSouthern African anchovy ANC Engrauliscapens isAnchoviesn.e.i. ANX EngraulidaeHerrings, sardines n.e.i. CLP ClupeidaeSardinellasn.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
Clupeoidsn.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sardaWahoo WAH Acanthocybium solandri
Frigate tuna FRI Auxisthazard
Frigate and bullet tunasFRZ Auxis thazard, A. rocheiNarrow-banded Spanish mackerel COM Scomberomorus guttatusKing mackerel SSM ScornberomorusmaculatusWest African Spanish mackerel MAW Scornberomorus tritorKanadi kingfish KAK Scomberomorus plurilineatusSeerfishes n.e.i. KGX Scomberomorus spp.
Atlantic black skipjack LTA Euthynnus alletteratusKawakawa KAW Euthynnusaffinis1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 33
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Skipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamis
Northern bluefin tuna BFT ThunnusthynnusAlbacore ALB ThunnusalalungaSouthern bluefin tuna SBF ThunnusmaccoyjiYellowfin tuna YFT ThunnusalbacaresBig-eye tuna BET Thunnusobes usAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansAtlantic blue marlin BUM Makaira nigricansBlack marlin BLM Makaira indicaAtlantic white marlin WHM TetrapturusalbidusMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL IstiophoridaeSwordfish SWO Xiphias gladiusSwordfishes XIP XiphiidaeTuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX ScombroideiSnake mackerels, escolars n.e.i. GEP GempylidaeSnoek SNK Thyrsites atunLargehead hairtail LHT TrichiuruslepturusHairtails, cutlassfishes n.e.i. CUT TrichiuridaeSilver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatus
Chub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicus
Mackerelsn.e.i. MAX ScombridaeMackerel-like fishes n.e.i. MKX ScombroideiShortfin mako SMA Isurus oxyrinchusBlue shark BSH Prionace glaucaSmooth hammerhead SPZ Sphyrna zygaenaSmooth-houndsn.e.i. SDV Mus telus spp.
Tope shark GAG Galeorhinus galeusAngelsharks, sand devils n.e.i. ASK SquatinidaeRaja raysn.e.i. SKA Raja spp.
Rays, stingrays, mantas n.e.i. SRX RajiformesCape elephantfish CHM Callorhinchus capensisSharks, rays, skates, etc. n.e.i. SKX ElasmobranchiiMackerel sharks, porbeagles MSK LamnidaeCatsharks SYX ScyliorhinidaeRequiem sharks RSK CercharhinidaeBlue shark BSH Prionace glaucaBonnethead, hammerhead sharks SPY SphyrnidaeSmoothhound SMD Mustelus mustelusDogfish sharks n.e.i. DGX Squalidae
Picked (= Spiny) dogfish DGS Squalus acanthias
Shortnose dogfish DOP Squalus megalopsGuitarfishes GTF RhinobatidaeSawfishes SAW PristidaeSkatesn.e.i. RAJ RajidaeSkatesSKA Raja spp.
Stingrays, butterfly rays STT Dasyaididae (= Trygonidae)Eagle raysEAG MyliobatidaeMantasMAN Mobulidae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 34
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Torpedo (= Electric) raysTOD Torpedinidae
Elephantfishes n.e.i. CAH CallorhinchidaeRays, skates, mantas n.e.i. BAI Batoidimorpha (Hypotremata)Variouss harksn.e.i. SKH Selachimorpha (Pleurotremata)Sharks, rays, skates etc. SKX ElasmobranchiiCartilaginousfis hesn.e.i. CAR ChondrychthyesChimaerasn.e.i. HOL HolocephaliMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesEdible crab CRE Cancer pagurusJonah crabs, rock crabs CAD CancridaeSwimming crabsn.e.i. SWM PortunidaeKing crabsn.e.i. KCX LithodidaeSouthern king crabsKCR Lithodes antarcticuaKing crab KCA LithodesferoxWest African geryon CGE Geryon (= Chaceon) maritaeGeryonsn.e.i. GER Geryon spp.
Deep-sea crabs, geryons GEY GeryonidaeMarine crabsn.e.i. CRA ReptantiaTropical spiny lobsters n.e.i. SLV Panulirus spp.
Royal spiny lobster LOV Panulirus regius
Scalloped spiny lobster LOK Panulirus homarusCape rock lobster LBC Jasus lalandiiTristan da Cunha rock lobster LBT Jasus tristaniNatal spiny lobster SLN Palinuris delagoaeSouth coast spiny lobster SLS Palinurus gilchristiSpiny lobsters n.e.i. VLO PalinuridaeSlipper lobsters LOS ScyllaridaeIndian Ocean lobsterette NES Nephropsis stewartiTrue lobsters, lobsterettes NEX NephropidaeCaramote prawn TGS PenaeuskerathurusIndian white prawn PNI PenarusindicusSouthern pink shrimp SOP Penaeus notiatisPenaeuss hrimpsn.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Deepwater rose shrimp DPS Parapenaeus longirostrisPenaeid shrimps PEZ PenaeidaeStriped red shrimp ARV Aristeus varidensAristeid shrimps ARI AristeidaeCommon prawn CPR Palaemon serratusSolenocerid shrimps SOZ Solenoceridae
Knife shrimps KNI Haliporoides spp.
Knife shrimp KNS Haliporoides triarthrusJack-knife shrimp JAQ Haliporoides sibogaeNatantian decapodsn.e.i. DCP NatantiaMarine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU CrustaceaPerlemoen abalone ABP HaliotismidaeGiant periwinkle GIW Turbo sarmaticusFlat oysters n.e.i. OYX Ostrea spp.
Denticulate rock oyster ODE Ostrea denticulata1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 35
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Pacific cupped oyster OYG Crassostrea gigas
Cupped oysters n.e.i. OYC Crassostrea spp.
Rock mussel MSL Perna perna
Sea mussels n.e.i. MSX Mytilidae
… PSU Pecten sulcicostatus
Scallopsn.e.i. SCX Pectinidae
Smooth mactra MAG Mactra glabrata
Mactra surf clams MAT Mactridae
Venusclams CLV Veneridae
… DOR Dosinia orbignyi
Donax clamsDON Donax spp.
Cape razor clamsRAC Solen capens is
Razor clams, knife clams SOI Solenidae
Clamsn.e.i. CLX Bivalvia
Cuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, Sepiolidae
Chokker squid CHO Loligo reynaudi
Angolan flying squid SQG Todarodes sagittatus angolen.
Common squids SQC Loligo spp.
Octopuses OCT Octopodidae
Squidsn.e.i. SQU Loliginidae, Ommas trephidae
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
South African fur seal SEK Arctocephalus pusillus
Red bait SSR Pyura stolonifera
… URR Parechinusangulos us
Sea-cucumbersn.e.i. CUX Holothurioidea
Aquatic invertebratesn.e.i. INV Invertebrata
WesternIndianOcean(Majorfishingarea51)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Kelee shad HIX Hilsa kelee
Hilsa shad HIL Tenualosa ilisha
Milkfish MIL Chanos chanos
Giant seaperch (= Barramundi) GIP Lates calcarifer
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
Indian halibut HAI Psettodes erumei
Tonguefishes n.e.i. TOX Cynoglossidae
Unicorn cod UNC Bregmacerosmacclellandi
Gadiformesn.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Bombay duck BUC Harpadon nehereus
Seacatfishes n.e.i. CAX Ariidae
Greater lizardfish LIG Saurida tumbil
Brushtooth lizardfish LIB Saurida undosquamis
Lizardfishes n.e.i. LIX SynodontidaePike congersn.e.i. PCX Muraenes ox spp.
Conger eelsn.e.i. COX Congridae
Alfonsinos ALF Beryx spp.
Japanese John Dory JJD Zeus japonicus1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 36
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Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Groupersn.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX SerranidaeBigeyesn.e.i. BIG Priacanthus spp.
Sillago whitingsWHS SillaginidaeFalse trevally TRF Lactarius lactariusBonnetmouths, rubyfishes, etc. EMT EmmelichthyidaeMangrove red snapper RES Lutjanus argentimaculatusSnappersn.e.i. SNA Lutjanus spp.
Snappers, jobfishes, n.e.i. SNX LutjanidaeThreadfin breamsTHB Nemipterus spp.
Threadfin, monocle dwarf breamsTHD NemipteridaePonyfishes (= Slipmouths) n.e.i. POY LeiognathidaeGrunts, sweetlips, n.e.i. GRX Haemulidae (= Pomadasyidae)Southern meagre (= Kob) KOB Argyrosomus hololepidotusGeelbek croaker AWE Atractoscion aequidensCroakers, drums n.e.i. CDX SciaenidaeEmperors(Scavengers ) EMP LethrinidaePandorasn.e.i. PAX Pagellus spp.
Dentex n.e.i. DEX Dentex spp.
King soldier bream KBR Argyrops spiniferSanter seabream SLD Cheimerius nufarRed steenbras RER Petrus rupestrisStumpnose, dageraad breams, n.e.i. RSX Chrysoblephus spp.
Porgies, seabreams, n.e.i. SBX SparidaeSurmullets(= Red mullets ) MUX Mullus spp.
Goatfishes GOX Upeneus spp.
Goatfishes, red mullets n.e.i. MUM MullidaeSpotted sicklefish SPS Drepane punctataWrasses, hogfishes, etc. WRA LabridaeMojarras(= Silver-biddies ) MOJ Gerres spp.
Percoidsn.e.i. PRC PercoideiSpinefeet (= Rabbitfishes) SPI Siganus spp.
Scorpionfishes, n.e.i. SCO ScorpaenidaeFlatheadsFLH PlatycephalidaeTriggerfishes, durgons TRI BalistidaeLanternfishes LXX MyctophidaeNeedlefishes NED Tylosurus spp.
Halfbeaksn.e.i. HAX Hemirhamphus spp.
Flyingfishes n.e.i. FLY Exocoetidae
BarracudasBAR Sphyraena spp.
Flathead grey mullet MUF Mugil cephalusMulletsn.e.i. MUL MugilidaeFourfinger threadfin FOT Eleutheronema tetradactylumThreadfins, tasselfishes n.e.i. THF PolynemidaePelagic percomorphsn.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrixCobia CBA Rachycentron canadum1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 37
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Cobias, n.e.i. CBX Rachycentridae
Jack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
Indian scad RUS Decapterus russelliScadsSDX Decepterus spp.
Jacks, crevalles, n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
PompanosPOX Trachinotus spp.
Yellowtail amberjack YTC Seriola lalandiAmberjacksn.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Rainbow runner RRU ElagatisbipinnulataGolden trevally GLT Gnatanodon speciosusTorpedo scad HAS Megalaspis cordylaQueenfishes QUE Scomberoides (= Chorinemus) spp.
Big-eye scad BIS Selar crumenophthalmusYellowstripe scad TRY Selaroides leptolepisCarangidsn.e.i. CGX CarangidaeBlack pomfret POB Formio nigerCommon dolphinfish DOL Coryphaene hippurusSilver pomfret SIP PampusargenteusButterfishes, silver pomfrets BUX Stromateidae
Goldstripe sardinella SAG Sardinella gibbosa
Indian oil sardine IOS Sardinella longicepsSardinellasn.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
Southern African pilchard PIA SardinopsocellatusRedeye round herring RRH EtrumeusteresStolephorusanchovies STO Stolephorus spp.
Anchoviesn.e.i. ANX EngraulidaeClupeoidsn.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiDorab wolf-herring DOB ChirocentrusdorabWolf-herringsDOS Chirocentrus spp.
Wahoo WAH Acanthocybium solandriNarrow-barred Spanish mackerel COM Scomberomorus ommersonIndo-Pacific king mackerel GUT ScomberomorusguttatusStreaked seerfish STS Scomberomorus lineolatusSeerfishes n.e.i. KGX Scomberomorus spp.
Frigate and bullet tunasFRZ Auxis thazard, A rocheiKawakawa KAW EuthynnusaffinisSkipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamisLongtail tuna LOT ThunnustonggolAlbacore ALB Thunnusalalunga
Southern bluefin tuna SBF Thunnusmaccoyii
Yellowfin tuna YFT ThunnusalbacaresBig-eye tuna BET Thunnusobes usIndo-Pacific sailfish SFA Istiophorus platypterusIndo-Pacific blue marlin BLZ Makaira mazaraBlack marlin BLM Makaira indicaStriped marlin MLS TetrapturusaudaxMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL IstiophoridaeTuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX Scombroidei1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 38
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Snoek SNK Thyrsites atun
Largehead hairtail LHT TrichiuruslepturusSilver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatusHairtails, cutlassfishes, n.e.i. CUT TrichiuridaeChub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicusIndian mackerel RAG Rastrelliger kanagurtaIndian mackerelsn.e.i. RAX Ras trelliger spp.
Mackerel-like fishes n.e.i. MKX ScombroideiSwordfish SWO Xiphias gladiusShortfin mako SMA Isurus oxyrinchusBlue shark BSH Prionace glaucaOceanic whitetip shark OCS Carcharhinus longimanusSpot-tail shark CCQ Carcharhinus sorrahDusky shark DUS Carcharhinus obscurusSilky shark FAL Carcharhinus falciformisMilk shark RHA Rhizoprionodon acutusRequiem sharks n.e.i. RSK CarcharhinidaeHammerhead sharks, etc. n.e.i. SPY SphyrnidaeGuitarfishes, etc. n.e.i. GTF Rhinobatidae
Sawfishes SAW Pristidae
Rays, stingrays, mantas n.e.i. SRX RajiformesSharks, rays, skates, etc. n.e.i. SKX ElasmobranchiiMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesSwimcrabsCRS Portunus spp.
Mud crab MUD Scylla serrataGeryonsn.e.i. GER Geryon spp.
Marine crabsn.e.i. CRA ReptantiaTropical spiny lobsters n.e.i. SLV Panulirus spp.
Natal spiny lobster SLN Palinurus delagoaeSlipper lobsters LOS ScyliaridaeAndaman lobster NEA Metanephrops andamanicusGiant tiger prawn GIT PenaeusmonodonGreen tiger prawn TIP Penaeus semisulcatusIndian white prawn PNI PenaeusindicusPenaeuss hrimpsn.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Knife shrimp KNS Haliporoides triarthrusJack-knife shrimp JAQ Haliporoides sibogaeKnife shrimps KNI Haliporoides spp.
Natantian decapodsn.e.i. DCP Natantia
Marine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU Crustacea
Abalonesn.e.i. ABX Haliotis spp.
Rock-cupped oyster CSC Crassostrea cucullataCupped oysters n.e.i. OYC Crassostrea spp.
Cephalopodsn.e.i. CEP CephalopodaCuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, SepiolidaeCommon squids SQC Loligo spp.
Octopuses OCT OctopodidaeSquidsn.e.i. SQU Loliginidee, Ommas trephidae1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 39
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
Green turtle TUG Chelonia mydas
Marine turtlesn.e.i. TTX Tes tudinata
Sea cucumbersn.e.i. CUX Holothurioidea
Aquatic invertebratesn.e.i. INV Invertebrata1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 40
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ANNEX5
FORMAT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF CATCH DATA FOR REGIONS
OTHERTHANTHENORTHATLANTIC
Magnetic media
Computer tapes: Nine track with a density of 1 600 or 6 250 BPI and EBCDIC
or ASCII coding, preferably unlabelled. If labelled, an end-of-file code should
be included.
Floppy discs: MS-DOS formatted 3,5 ″720 K or 1,4 Mbyte discs or 5,25 ″360 K
or 1,2 Mbyte discs.
Recordformat
Byte numbersItem Remarks
1 to 4 Country (ISO 3-alpha code) e.g. FRA = France
5 to 6 Year e.g. 93 = 19937 to 8 Major fishing area 34 = eastern central Atlantic
9 to 15 Division 3.3 = division 3.3
16 to 18 Species3-alpha identifier
19 to 26 Catch Metric tonnes
Notes:
(a) The catch field (bytes 19 to 26) should be right justified with leading
blanks. All other fields should be left justified with trailing blanks.
(b) The catch should be recorded in the live weight equivalent of the landings,
to the nearest metric tonne.
(c) Quantities (bytes 19 to 26) of less than half a unit should be recorded as ‘−
1’.
(d) Unknown quantities(bytes19 to 26) s hould be recorded as‘−2’.1995R2597 — EN — 20.11.2003 — 002.001 — 41