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of 23 October 1995
on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in certain areas other than
those of the North Atlantic
(OJ L 270, 13.11.1995, p. 1)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC)No 2597/95
of 23 October 1995
on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States
fishing in certain areas other than those of the North Atlantic
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),
Whereas the European Community has acquired membership 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 for
the 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 aCommunity legal act because only the Commission can coordinate thenecessary harmonization of the statistical information at Community
level while the collection of fishery statistics and the necessary
infrastructure to process and monitor the reliability of these statisticsis first and foremost the responsibility of the Member States;
Whereas the specific method of drawing up the relevant Community
statistics, which is based on the national statistical systems, requires
particularly close cooperation between the Commission and the Member
States, in particular within the Standing Committee for AgriculturalStatistics 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 that Member Statefishing in certain areas other than those of the North Atlantic, with dueregard to Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90 of 11 June1990 on the transmission of data subject to statistical 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 board
or 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 major
fishing areas the species for which data are required are listed in Annex4.
2. The data for each calendar year shall be submitted within six
months of the end of the year.
3. Where the Member State's vessels under Article 1 have not fished
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(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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inform the Commission to this effect. However, where fishing has
occurred in a major fishing area, submissions shall only be required forspecies/subdivision combinations for which catches were recorded in 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 submissions butmay be included in an aggregated item provided that the weight of the
products does not 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
techniques to derive catch data for those parts of the fleet for which the
complete coverage of the data would involve the excessive applicationof administrative procedures. The details of the sampling procedures,together with details of the proportion of the total data derived by suchtechniques, 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
da tain adifferent form or on adifferent medium.
Article 5
1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed,
the chairman shall refer the matter to the Standing Committee onAgricultural Statistics, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Committee’ eitheron his own initiave or at the request of the representative of a Member
State.
2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shalldeliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairmanmay lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall
be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the EC
Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt ona proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of theMember States within the Committee shall be weighted in the mannerset out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.
3. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are
in accordance with the opinion of the Committee.
(b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion
of the Committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commissionshall without delay submit to the Council a proposal relating tothe measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualifiedmajority.
If on the expiry of three months from the date of referral to the Council,
the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by theCommission.
Article 6
1. Within twelve months of the entry into force of this Regulation,
Member States shall submit a detailed report to the Commissiondescribing how the data on catches are derived and specifying the degreeof representativity and reliability of these data. The Commission shall1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 3
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draw up a summary of these reports for discussion within the competent
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 months of
their introduction.
3. Where the methodological reports under paragraph 1 show that a
Member State cannot immediately meet the requirements of thisRegulation and that changes in survey techniques and methodologyare necessary, the Commission may, in cooperation with the MemberState within the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics, set a
transitional period of up to two years during which the programme of
this Regulation is to be achieved.
4. Methodological reports, transitional arrangements, data avail-
ability, data reliability and other relevant issues connected with theapplication of this Regulation shall be examined once a year within thecompetent Working Group of the Agricultural Statistics Committee.
Article 7
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .
It shall apply as from 1 January 1995.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
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ANNEX 1
LIST OF THE FAO MAJOR FISHING AREAS AND SUBDIVISIONS
THEREOF FOR WHICH DATA ARE TO BE SUBMITTED
(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-area
34.3.1. Cape Verde coastal division34.3.2. Cape Verde insular division
34.3.3. Sherbro division
34.3.4. Western Gulf of Guineadivision
34.3.5. Central Gulf of Guinea division
34.3.6. Southern Gulf of Guineadivision
34.4.1. Southwest gulf of Guineadivision
34.4.2. Southwest oceanic division
MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA (Major fishing area 37)
37.1.1. Balearic division
37.1.2. Gulf of Lions division37.1.3. Sardinia division
37.2.1. Adriatic division
37.2.2. Ionian division
37.3.1. Aegean division
37.3.2. Levant division37.4.1. Marmara Sea division
37.4.2. Black Sea division
37.4.3. Azov Seadivision
SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 41)
41.1.1. Amazon division
41.1.2. Natal division
41.1.3. Salvador division
41.1.4. Northern oceanic division41.2.1. Santos division
41.2.2. Rio Grande division
41.2.3. Platense division
41.2.4. Central Oceanic division
41.3.1. 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 Palmeirinhas division
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47.1.4. Cape Cross division
47.1.5. Orange River division
47.1.6. Cape of Good Hope division47.2.1. Middle Agulhas division
47.2.2. Eastern Agulhas division
47.3. Southern oceanic sub-area47.4. Tristan da Cunha sub-area
47.5. St Helena and Ascension sub-area
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN (Major fishing area 51)
51.1. Red Seasub-a rea51.2. Gulf sub-area
51.3. Western Arabian Sea sub-area
51.4. Eastern Arabian Sea, Laccadive and Sri Lanka sub-area51.5. Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania sub-area
51.6. Madagascar and Mozambique Channel sub-area
51.7. Oceanic sub-area51.8.1. Marion-Edward division
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ANNEX 2
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 as follows:
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
a long arhumb line in anorth-westerly direction to apoint 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:
Northern coastal sub-area (Sub-area 34.1)
(a)Morocco coastal division (Division 34.1.1)
Waters lying between 36º00 ′north latitude and 26º00 ′north latitude, and east
of aline dra wn due south from 36º00 ′north latitude along 13º00 ′west
longitude to 29º00 ′north latitude, and thence in south-westerly direction
a long arhumb line to apoint a t 26º00 ′north latitude and 16º00 ′west
longitude.
(b)Canaries/Madeira insular (Division 34.1.2)
Waters lying 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 apoint a t 26º00 ′north latitude and 16º00 ′west longitude.
(c)Sahara coastal division (Division 34.1.3)
Waters lying between 26º00 ′north latitude and 19º00 ′north latitude and east
of 20º00 ′west longitude.
Northern oceanic sub-area (Sub-area 34.2)
Waters lying between 36º00 ′north latitude and 20º00 ′north latitude and between
40º00 ′west longitude and 20º00 ′west longitude.
Southern coastal sub-area (Sub-area 34.3)
(a)Cape Verde coastal division (Division 34.3.1)
Waters lying between 19º00 ′and 9º00 ′north latitude, and east of 20º00 ′west
longitude.
(b)Cape Verde insular division (Division 34.3.2)
Waters lying between 20º00 ′north latitude and 10º00 ′north latitude, and
between 30º00 ′west longitude and 20º00 ′west longitude.
(c)Sherbro division (Division 34.3.3)
Waters lying 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)
Waters lying north of the Equator, and between 8º00 ′west longitude and
3º00′east longitude.
(e)Central Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.3.5)
Waters lying north of the Equator, and east of 3º00 ′east longitude.
(f)Southern Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.3.6)
Waters lying 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
Pontado Pa drão (6º04 ′36″south latitude and 12º19 ′48″east longitude) along
arhumb line in anorth-westerly direction to apoint 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 original point at
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Southern oceanic sub-area (Sub-area 34.4)
(a)Southwest Gulf of Guinea division (Division 34.4.1)
Waters lying between the Equator and 6º00 ′south latitude, and between
20º00 ′west longitude and 3º00 ′east longitude.
(b)Southwest Oceanic division (Division 34.4.2)
Waters lying 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
Mediterranean 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 waters
of (a) the Mediterranean Sea; (b) the Sea of Marmara; (c) the Black Sea and (d)
the Sea of Azov. Marine waters include brackish water lagoons and all other areas
where fishes and other organisms of marine origin are predominant. 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 divisions:
(a)Balearic (Division 37.1.1)
The waters of the western 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 waters of the north-western 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 waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and adjacent waters 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 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 divisions:
(a)Adriatic (Division 37.2.1)
The waters of 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)
The waters of the Central Mediterranean and adjacent waters bounded by a
line commencing at 25º00 ′east longitude on the coast of north Africa running
due north to 34º00 ′north latitude; thence due west to 23º00 ′east 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
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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
Africato the sta rting point.
The eastern Mediterranean (Sub-area 37.3) comprises the following divisions:
(a)Aegean (Division 37.3.1)
The waters of the Aegean Sea and adjacent waters bounded 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 Africaa t 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.
The Black Sea (Sub-area 37.4) comprises the following divisions:
(a)Marmara Sea (Division 37.4.1)
The waters of the Marmara Sea bounded on the west by a line running from
Cape Hellas to Kum Kale at the entrance of the Dardanelles; and on the east
by aline running a cross the Bosporus from Kumdere.
(b)Black Sea (Division 37.4.2)
The waters of the Black Sea and adjacent waters bounded on the southwest
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)AzovSea (Div ision 37.4.3)
The waters of the Azov Sea north of a line running along the southern
entrance of the Kerch Strait, commencing from Takil Point at 45º06 ′Nan d
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 meridian 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 points at 55º22 ′S 65º43 ′W, 55º11 ′S
66º04 ′W, 55º07 ′S 66º25 ′W; thence in a northerly direction along the coast of
South Americato the sta rting 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 this parallel to where it meets the meridian at 40º00 ′west
longitude; thence due south to the point where this meridian intersects the coast
of Brazil; thence in a northwesterly direction along the coast of South America to
the starting point.
Natal division (Division 41.1.2)Waters bounded by a line due north from the coast 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
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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 Americato the sta rting point.
Northern oceanic division (Division 41.1.4)Waters bounded by a line due east 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 Americato the sta rting 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 Americato the sta rting 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 Americato the sta rting point.
Central oceanic division (Division 41.2.4)Waters bounded by a line due east 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 Americato the sta rting 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 aloxodromic line joining the points a t 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)Waters bounded by a line due east 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.
SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC (Major fishing area 47)
Annex 3D shows the boundaries and subdivisions of the southeast Atlantic. A
description of the ICSEAF Convention Areafollows.
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 longitude;
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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 meridian
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:
Western coastal sub-area (Sub-area 47.1)
(a)Cape Palmeirinhas division (Division 47.1.1)
Waters lying 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 apoint a t 6º00 ′S
and 12º00 ′E.
(b)Cape Salinas division (Division 47.1.2)
Waters lying between 10º00 ′south latitude and 15º00 ′south latitude and east
of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(c)Cunene division (Division 47.1.3)
Waters lying between 15º00 ′south latitude and 20º00 ′south latitude and east
of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(d)Cape Cross division (Division 47.1.4)
Waters lying between 20º00 ′south latitude and 25º00 ′south latitude and east
of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(e)Orange River division (Division 47.1.5)
Waters lying between 25º00 ′south latitude and 30º00 ′south latitude and east
of 10º00 ′east longitude.
(f)Cape of Good Hope division (Division 47.1.6)
Waters lying between 30º00 ′south latitude and 40º00 ′south latitude and
between 10º00 ′east longitude and 20º00 ′east longitude.
Agulhas coastal sub-area (Sub-area 47.2)
(a)Middle Agulhas division (Division 47.2.1)
Waters lying north of 40º00 ′south latitude and between 20º00 ′east longitude
and 25º00 ′east longitude.
(b)Eastern Agulhas division (Division 47.2.2)
Waters lying north of 40º00 ′south latitude and between 25º00 ′east longitude
and 30º00 ′east longitude.
Southern oceanic sub-area (Sub-area 47.3)
Waters lying between 40º00 ′south latitude and 50º00 ′south latitude and between
10º00 ′east longitude and 30º00 ′east longitude.
Tristan da Cunha sub-area (Sub-area 47.4)
Waters lying between 20º00 ′south latitude and 50º00 ′south latitude and between
20º00 ′west longitude and 10º00 ′east longitude.
St Helena and Ascension sub-area (Sub-area 47.5)
Waters lying between 6º00 ′south latitude and 20º00 ′south latitude and between
20º00 ′west longitude and 10º00 ′east longitude.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN (Major fishing area 51)
The western Indian Ocean comprises in general:
(a) the Red Sea;
(b) the Gulf of Aden;
(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 meridians 30º00 ′E and 80º00 ′E and north of the line of the
Antarctic convergence and including the waters around Sri Lanka.
Annex 3E shows the boundaries and the subdivisions of the western Indian Ocean
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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:
Red Sea sub-area (Sub-area 51.1)
— Northern limit: northern entrance of Suez Canal.
— Southern limit: arhumb line from the frontier between Ethiopiaa nd 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 ′s Democratic Republic of Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula.
Gulf sub-area (Sub-area 51.2)
The mouth of the Gulf is closed by aline commencing a t the northern tip of Ra ′s
Musandam and running due east to the coast of Iran.
Western Arabian Sea sub-area (Sub-area 51.3)
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).
Eastern Arabian Sea, Laccadive and Sri Lanka sub-area (Sub-area 51.4)
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
meridian 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, Kenya and Tanzania sub-area (Sub-area 51.5)
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).
Madagascar and Mozambique Channel sub-area (Sub-area 51.6)
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 (Western Indian Ocean)sub-area (Sub-area 51.7)
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
45º00 ′S; thence due west to the meridian 40º00 ′E; thence due north to the parallel
30º00 ′S; thence due east to the meridian 55º00 ′E; thence due north to the starting
position on the parallel 10º00 ′S.
Mozambique sub-area (Sub-area 51.8)
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Marion-Edward division (Division 51.8.1)
Waters lying between the parallels of 40º00 ′S and 50º00 ′S and the meridians of
30º00 ′E and 40º00 ′E.
Zambesi division (Division 51.8.2)
Waters lying north of the parallel 40º00 ′S and between the meridians 30º00 ′Ean d
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ANNEX 3
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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ANNEX 4
LIST OF SPECIES FOR WHICH DATA ARE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR
EACH MAJOR FISHING AREA
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 detailpossible.
Note:n.e.i. = not elsewhere indicated.
Eastern Central Atlantic (Major fishing area 34)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
European eel ELE Anguilla anguilla
Shads n.e.i. SHZ Alosa spp.
West African ilisha ILI Ilisha africana
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
Lefteye flounders LEF Bothidae
Common sole SOL Soleavulga risWedge (= Senegal) sole CET Dicologoglossa cuneata
Soles n.e.i. SOX Soleidae
Tonguefishes n.e.i. TOX Cynoglossidae
Megrim MEG Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis
Megrims n.e.i. LEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Greater forkbeard GFB Phycis blennoides
Pouting (= Bib) BIB Trisopterus luscus
Blue whiting (= Poutassou) WHB Micromesistius poutassou
European hake HKE Merluccius merluccius
Senegalese hake HKM Merluccius senegalensis
Hakes n.e.i. HKX Merluccius spp.
Gadiformes n.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Seaca tfishes n.e.i. CAX Ariidee
European conger COE Conger conger
Conger eels n.e.i. COX Congridae
Slender snipefish SNS Macrorhamphosus scolopax
Alfonsinos ALF Beryx spp.
John Dory JOD Zeus faber
Silvery John Dory JOS Zenopsis conchiferBoar fishes BOR Caproidae
Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Dusky grouper GPD Epinephelus guaza
White grouper GPW Epinephelus aeneus
Groupers n.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Wreckfish WRF Polyprion americanus
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX Serranidae
Spotted seabass SPU Dicentrarchus punctatus
Seabass BSS Dicentrarchus labrax
Bigeyes n.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
Snappers n.e.i. SNA Lutjanus spp.
Snappers, iobfishes, n.e.i. SNX LutjanidaeRubberlip grunt GBR Plectorhinchus mediterraneusBastard grunt BGR Pomadasys incisusSompat grunt BUR Pomadasys jubeliniBig-eye grunt GRB Brachydeuterus auritusGrunts, sweetlips, n.e.i. GRX Haemulidae (= Pomedasyidae)Drums DRU Sciaena spp.
Shi drum (= Corb) COB UmbrinacirrosaMeagre 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 Pagellus erythrinusAxillary seabream SBA Pagellus acarne
Red pandora PAR PagelIus bellottii
Pandoras n.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 Sparus pagrusGilthead seabream SBG Sparus auratusPargo breams n.e.i. SBP Sparus (=Pagrus) spp.
Bogue BOG Boops boopsPorgies, seabreams n.e.i. SBX SparidaePicarels PIC 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 EphippidaePercoids n.e.i. PRC PercoideiBearded brotula BRD Brotula barbataSurgeonfishes SUR AcanthuridaeGurnards, searobins n.e.i. GUX TriglidaeTriggerfishes, durgons TRI BalistidaeAngler (= Monk) MON Lophius piscatoriusAnglerfishes n.e.i. ANF Lophiidae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 20
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Needlefishes n.e.i. BEN Belonidae
Flying fishes n.e.i. FLY ExocoetidaeBarracudas BAR Sphyraena spp.
Flathead grey mullet MUF Mugil cephalusGiant African threadfin TGA Polydactylus quadrifilisLesser African threadfin GAL Galeoides decadactylusRoyal threadfin PET Pentenemus quinquariusThreadfins, tasselfishes n.e.i. THF PolynemidaePelagic percomorphs n.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrixCobia CBA Rachycentron canadumAtlantic horse mackerel HOM Trachurus trachurusJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
Scads SDX Decapterus spp.
Crevalle jack CVJ Caranx hipposFalse scad HMV Decapterus rhonchusJacks, crevalles n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
Lookdown fish LUK Selene dorsalisPompanos POX Trachinotus spp.
Amberjacks n.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 AlbulavulpesRound sardinella SAA SardineIla auritaMadeiran sardinella SAE Sardinella madeirensisSardinellas SIX Sardinella spp.
Bonga shad BOA Ethmalosa fimbriataEuropean pilchard (sardine) PIL Sardina pilchardusEuropean anchovy ANE Engraulis encrasicolusClupeoids n.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sardaPlain bonito BOP Orcynopsis unicolorWahoo WAH Acanthocybium solandriWest African Spanish mackerel MAW Scomberomorus tritorFrigate and bullet tunas FRZ Auxis tharard, A rocheiNorthern bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnus
Albacore ALB Thunnus alalunga
Yellowfin tuna YFT Thunnus albacaresBig-eye tunaBET Thunnus obesusTunas n.e.i. TUN ThunniniSawfishes SAW PristidaeAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansAtlantic blue marlin BUM Makaira nigricansAtlantic white marlin WHM Tetrepturus albidusMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL Istiopboridae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 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 Trichiurus lepturusSilver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatusBlack scabbardfish BSF Aphanopus carboHairtails, cutlassfishes n.e.i. CUT TrichiuridaeChub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicusAtlantic mackerel MAC Scomber scombrusScomber mackerels n.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
Smoothhounds SDV Mustelus spp.
Skates and rays n.e.i. SRX RajiformesSharks, rays, skates, n.e.i. SKX ElasmobranchiiMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesMarine crabs n.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 Penaeus kerathurusSouthern pink shrimp SOP Penaeus notialisPenaeus shrimps n.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Deepwater rose shrimp DPS Parapenaeus longirostrisGuinea shrimp GUS Parapenaeopsis atlanticaScarlet shrimp SSH Plesiopenaeus edwardsianusPalaemonid shrimps PAL PalaemonidaeNatantian decapods n.e.i. DCP NatantiaMarine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU CrustaceaGastropods n.e.i. GAS Gastropoda
Cupped oysters n.e.i. OYC Crassostrea spp.
Seamussels n.e.i. MSX Mytilida eCephalopods n.e.i. CEP CephalopodaCommon cuttlefish CTC Sepiaofficina lisCuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, SepiolidaeCommon squids SQC Loligo spp.
Common octopus OCC Octopus vulgarisOctopuses OCT OctopodidaeSquids n.e.i. SQU Loliginidae, Ommastrephidae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 22
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
Marine turtles n.e.i. TTX Testudinata
Mediterranean and Black Sea (Major fishing area 37)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Sturgeons n.e.i. STU Acipenseridae
European eel ELE Anguilla anguilla
Pontic shad SHC Alosa pontica
Shads n.e.i. SHD Alosa spp.
Azov tyulkaCLA Clupeonella cultriventris
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
European plaice PLE Pleuronectes platessa
European flounder FLE Platichthys flesus
Common sole SOL Soleavulga ris
Soles n.e.i. SOO Solea spp.
Megrim MEG Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis
Megrims n.e.i. LEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Turbot TUR Psettama xima
Black Sea turbot TUB Psetta maeotica
Greater forkbeard GFB Phycis blennoides
Poor cod POD Trisopterus minutus
Pouting (= Bib) BIB Trisopterus luscusBlue whiting (= Poutassou) WHB Micromesistius poutassou
Whiting WHG Merlangius merlangus
European hake HKE Merluccius merluccius
Gadiformes n.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Argentines ARG Argentina spp.
Brushtooth lizardfish LIB Saurida undosquamis
Lizardfishes n.e.i. LIX Synodontidae
European conger COE Conger conger
Conger eels n.e.i. COX Congridae
John Dory JOD Zeus faber
Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Dusky grouper GPD Epinephelus guaza
White grouper GPW Epinephelus aeneus
Groupers n.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Wreckfish WRF Polyprion americanus
Comber CBR Serranus cabrilla
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX Serranidae
Seabass BSS Dicentrarchus labrax
Seabasses BSE Dicentrarchus spp.
Rubberlip grunt GBR Plectorhinchus mediterraneus
Drums DRU Sciaena spp.
Shi drum (= Corb) COB Umbrinacirrosa
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 Pagellus erythrinus
Axillary seabream SBA Pagellus acarnePandoras n.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 Sparus pagrusGilthead seabream SBG Sparus auratusPargo breams, n.e.i. SBP Sparus (= Pagrus) spp.
Bogue BOG Boops boopsSand steenbras SSB Lithognithus mormyrusSalema (= Strepie) SLM Sarpa salpaPorgies, seabreams, n.e.i. SBX SparidaeBlotched picarel BPI Spicara maenaPicarels PIC Spicara spp.
Red mullet MUR Mullus surmuletus
Striped mullet MUT Mullus barbatusSurmullets (= Redmullets) MUX Mullus spp.
Greater weever WEG Trachinus dracoPercoids n.e.i. PRC PercoideiSandeels (= Sandlances) SAN Ammodytes spp.
Spinefeet (= Rabbitfishes) SPI Siganus spp.
Atlantic gobies GOB Gobius spp.
Gobies n.e.i. GPA GobiidaeScorpionfishes, n.e.i. SCO ScorpaenidaePiper gurnard GUN Trigia lyraGurnards, searobins n.e.i. GUX TriglidaeAngler (= Monk) MON Lophius piscatoriusAnglerfishes n.e.i. ANF LophiidaeGarfish GAR Belone beloneBarracudas BAR Sphyraena spp.
Flathead grey mullet MUF Mugil cephalusSilversides (Sandsmelts) SIL AtherinidaePelagic percomorphs n.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 dumeriliAmberjacks n.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Leerfish (= Garrick) LEE Lichia amiaCarangids n.e.i. CGX CarangidaeAtlantic pomfret POA Brama brama1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 24
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Common dolphinfish DOL Coryphaena hippurus
Sardinellas n.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
European pilchard (= Sardine) PIL Sardina pilchardusEuropean sprat SPR Sprattus sprattusEuropean anchovy ANE Engraulis encrasicolusClupeoids n.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sardaPlain bonito BOP Orcynopsis unicolorFrigate and bullet tunas FRZ Auxis thazard A. rocheiAtlantic black skipjack LTA Euthynnus alletteratusSkipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamisNorthern bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnusAlbacore ALB Thunnus alalungaBig-eye tunaBET Thunnus obesusTunas n.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 mackerels n.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 Etmopterus spinaxThornback ray RJC Raja clavataCommon stingray JDP Dasyatis pastinacaPorbeagle POR Lamna nasus
Catsharks, nursehound SCL Scyliorhinus spp.
Smoothhounds SDV Mustelus 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 RhinobatidaeSkates SKA Raja spp.1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 25
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Skates and rays n.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 crabs n.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 Penaeus kerathurusDeepwater rose shrimp DPS Parapenaeus IongirostrisScarlet shrimp SSH Plesiopenaeus edwardsianusBlue and red shrimp ARA Aristeus antennatusCommon prawn CPR Palaemon serratusCommon shrimp CSH Crangon crangonNatantian decapods n.e.i. DCP Natantia
Mantis squillid MTS Squillia mantis
Marine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU CrustaceaGastropods n.e.i. GAS GastropodaPeriwinkle PEE LittorinalittoreaEuropean 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 Venus SVE Venus (= Chamelea) gallinaGrooved carpetshell CTG Ruditapes decussatusCarpetshell CTS Tapes pullastraCarpetshells n.e.i. TPS Tapes spp.
Donax clams DON Donax spp.Razor clams RAZ Solen spp.
Clams n.e.i. CLX BivalviaCephalopods n.e.i. CEP CephalopodaCommon cuttlefish CTC Sepiaofficina lisCuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, Sepiolidae
Common squids SQC Loligo spp.
European flying squid SQE Todarodes sagittatus sagitt.Common octopus OCC Octopus vulgarisHorned and musky octopuses OCM Eledone spp.
Octopuses OCZ OctopodidaeSquids n.e.i. SQU Loliginidae, OmmastrephidaeMarine molluscs n.e.i. MOL MolluscaMarine turtles n.e.i. TTX TestudinataGrooved sea-squirt SSG Microcosmus sulcatus1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 26
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Stony sea-urchin URM Paracentrotus lividus
Jellyfishes JEL Phopilema spp.
Southwest Atlantic (Major fishing area 41)
English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Shads n.e.i. SHZ Alosa spp.
Flatfishes n.e.i. FLX Pleuronectiformes
Bastard halibuts BAX Paralichthys spp.
Tonguefishes n.e.i. TOX Cynoglossidae
… SAO Salilota australia
Moras MOR Moridae
Brazilian codling HKU Urophycis brasiliensis
Southern blue whiting POS Micromesistius australis
Argentine hake HKP Merluccius hubbsi
Patagonian hake HPA Merluccius polylepis
Hakes n.e.i. HKX Merluccius spp.
Patagonian grenadier GRM Macruronus mageilanicus
Blue grenadiers GRS Macruronus spp.
Grenadiers GRV Macrourus spp.
Gadiformes n.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 groupers GPB Mycteroperca spp.
Red grouper GPR Epinephelus mario
Groupers n.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 Micropogonias undulatus
Southern kingcroaker KGB Menticirrhus americanus
Argentine croaker CKY Urnbrina canasai
King weakfish WKK Macrodon ancylodon
Black drum BDM Pogonias cromis
Croakers, drums n.e.i. CDX SciaenidaeSargo breams n.e.i. SRG Diplodus spp.
Dentex n.e.i. DEX Dentex spp.
Red porgy RPG Sparus pagrus
Porgies, seabreams, n.e.i. SBX Sparidae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 27
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Surmullets (= Redmullets) MUX Mullus spp.
Castaneta CTA Cheilodactylus bergiBrazilian sandperches SPB Pinguipes spp.
Brazilian flathead FLA Percophis brasiliensisPatagonian blennie BLP Eleginops maclovinusPatagonian toothfish TOP Dissostichus eleginoidesHumped rockcod NOG NototheniagibbenfronsGrey rockcod NOS Nototheniasqua mifronsPatagonian rockcod NOT Patagonotothen brevicauda… PAT Patagonotothen longipes ramsaiAntarctic rockcods, noties n.e.i. NOX NototheniidaeBlackfin icefish SSI Chaenocephalus aceratusMackerel icefish ANI Champsocephalus gunnariIcefishes n.e.i. ICX ChannichthyidaePercoids n.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 ExocoetidaeBarracudas BAR Sphyraena spp.
Mullets n.e.i. MUL MugilidaeSilversides (= Sandsmelts) SIL AtherinidaePelagic percomorphs n.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pometomus saltatrixBlue jack mackerel JAA Trachurus picturatusJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
Jacks, crevalles, n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
Amberjacks n.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Parona leatherjack PAO Parona signataCarangids n.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
Sardinellas n.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 Engraulis anchoitaAnchovies n.e.i. ANX EngraulidaeClupeoids n.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sarda1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 28
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Wahoo WAH Acanthocyhium solandri
King mackerel KGM Scomberomorus cavallaAtlantic Spanish mackerel SSM Scomberomorus maculatusSeerfishes n.e.i. KGX Scomberornorus spp.
Frigate and bullet tunas FRZ Auxis thazard, A. rocheiAtlantic black skipjack LTA Euthynnus alletteratusSkipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamisNorthern bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnusBlackfin tuna BLF Thunnus atlanticusAlbacore ALB Thunnus alalungaSouthern bluefin tunaSBF Thunnus ma ccoyiiYellowfin tuna YFT Thunnus albacaresBig-eye tunaBET Thunnus obesusTunas n.e.i. TUN ThunniniAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansAtlantic blue marlin BUM Makaira nigricansAtlantic white marlin WHM Tetrapturus albidusMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL IstiophoridaeSwordfish SWO Xiphias gladius
Tuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX Scornhroidei
White snake mackerel WSM Thyrsitops lepidopodesLargehead hairtail LHT Trichiurus lepturusChub 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 schmittiSmoothhounds SDV Mustelus spp.
Liveroil sharks LSK Galeorhinus spp.
Skates and rays, n.e.i. SRX Rajiformes
Sharks, rays, skates, etc. SKX ElasmobranchiiMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesDana swimcrab CRZ Callinectes danaeSouthern kingcrab KCR Lithodes antarcticusSoftshell red crab PAG Paralomis granulosaGeryons n.e.i. GER Geryon spp.
Marine crabs n.e.i. CRA ReptantiaCaribbean spiny lobster SLC Panulirus argus1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 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
Penaeus shrimps n.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Atlantic seabob BOB Xiphopenaeus kroyeri
Argentine stiletto shrimp ASH Arternesialongina ris
Argentine red shrimp LAA Pleoticus muelleri
Natantian decapods n.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
Scallops n.e.i. SCX Pectinidae
Donax clams DON Donax spp.
Clams n.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
Squids n.e.i. SQU Loliginidee,Ommastrephidae
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
Marine turtles n.e.i. TTX Testudinata
Southeast Atlantic (Major fishing area 47)
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
Benguelaha ke HKB Merluccius polli
Shallow-water Cape hake HKK Merluccius capensis
Deepwater Cape hake HKO Merluccius paradoxus
Cape hakes HKC Merluccius capensis, M. parad.
Merluccid hakes HKZ Merlucciidae
Gadiforms n.e.i. GAD Gadiformes
Hatchetfishes HAF Sternoptychidae
Lightfishes n.e.i. MAU Maurolicus spp.
Silver lightfish MAV Maurolicus muelleriGreeneyes GRE Chlorophthalmidae
White barbel GAT Galeichthyes fericeps
Smoothmouth seaca tfish SMC Arius heudoloti
Sea catfishes n.e.i. CAX Arildae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 30
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Greater lizardfish LIG Saurida tumbil
Lizardfishes n.e.i. LIX SynodontidaeConger eels n.e.i. COX CongridaeSlender snipefish SNS Macrorhamphosus scolopaxSnipefishes SNI MacroramphosidaeAlfonsinos ALF Beryx spp.
Alfonsinos n.e.i. BRX BerycidaeJohn Dory JOD Zeus faberSilvery John Dory JOS Zenopsis conchiferDories n.e.i. ZEX ZeidaeBoarfishes BOR CaproidaeBoarfish BOC Capros aperDemersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX PerciformesGroupers n.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Wreckfish WRF Polyprion americanusGroupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX SerranidaeBig-eyes n.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 japonicusSplitfins n.e.i. SYS Synagrops spp.
Cape bonnetmouth EMM Emmelichthys nitidusBonnetmouths, rubyfishes, etc. EMT EmmerichthyidaeSnappers, jobfishes, n.e.i. SNX LutjanidaeThreadfin breams THB Nemipterus spp.
Threadfin, monocle, dwarf breams THD NemipteridaeBig-eye grunt GRB Brachydeuterus auratusRubberlip grunt BRL Plectorhinchus mediterraneusSompat grunt BUR Pomadasys jubeliniGrunts, sweetlips, n.e.i. GRX Haemulidae (= Pornadasyidae)Southern meagre (= kob) KOB Argyrosomus hololepidofusGeelbek croaker AWE Atractoscion aequidensTigertooth croaker LKR Otolithes ruberWest 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 Pagellus natalensis
Porgies, seabreams n.e.i. SBX Sparidae
Pandoras n.e.i. PAX Pagellus spp.
Sargo breams n.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 — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 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 breams n.e.i. SBP Sparus (= Pagrus) spp.
Bogue BOG Boops boopsStumpnose, dageraadbreams, n.e.i. RSX Chrysoblephus spp.
Whitesteenbras SNW Lithognathus lithognathusSteenbrasses, n.e.i. STW Lithognathus spp.
Sand steenbras SSB Lithognathus mormyrusCopper breams CPP 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 SparidaePicarels PIC Spicara spp.
Goatfishes, red mullets n.e.i. MUM Mullidae
Surmullets (= Red mullets) MUX Mulius spp.
Galjoens n.e.i. COT CoracinidaeGaljoen GAJ Coracinus capensisSpadefishes SPA EphippidaeAfrican sicklefish SIC Drepane africanaCuskeels, brotulas n.e.i. OPH OphidiidaeKingclip KCP Genypterus capensisGobies n.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 Chelidonichthys capensisGurnards, searobins n.e.i. GUX TriglidaeGurnards GUY Trigla spp.
Triggerfishes, durgons TRI BalistidaeCape monk MOK Lophius upsicephalusAnglerfishes n.e.i. ANF LophiidaeLanternfish LAN Lampanyctodes hectoris
Lanternfishes LXX Myctophidae
Needlefishes n.e.i. BEN BelonidaeNeedlefishes NED Tylosaurus spp.
Sauries n.e.i. SAX ScomberesocidaeAtlantic saury SAU Scomberesox saurusBarracudas BAR Sphyraena spp.
Barracudas BAZ SphyraenidaeMullets n.e.i. MUL MugilidaeThreadfins, tasselfishes n.e.i. THF Polynemidae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 32
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Lesser African threadfin GAL Galeoides dedactylus
Pelagic percomorphs n.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrixBluefishes n.e.i. POT PomatomidaeCobia CBA Rachycentron canadumCobias n.e.i. CBX RachycentridaeCape horse mackerel HMC Trachurus capensisCunene horse mackerel HMZ Trachurus trecaeJack and horse mackerels n.e.i. JAX Trachurus spp.
Scads SDX Decapterus spp.
Crevalle jack CVJ Caranx hipposFalse scad HMV Decapterus rhonchusJacks, crevalles, n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.Lookdown fish LUK Selene dorsalisPompanos POX Trachinotus spp.
Yellowtail amberjack YTC Seriola lalandiAmberjacks n.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Leerfish (= Garrick) LEE Lichia amiaAtlantic bumper BUA Chioroscombrus chrysurus
Carangids n.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 Sardinops ocellatusWhitehead's round herring WRR Etrumeus whiteheadiSouthern African anchovy ANC Engraulis capensisAnchovies n.e.i. ANX EngraulidaeHerrings, sardines n.e.i. CLP ClupeidaeSardinellas n.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
Clupeoids n.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiAtlantic bonito BON Sarda sardaWahoo WAH Acanthocybium solandri
Frigate tuna FRI Auxis thazard
Frigate and bullet tunas FRZ Auxis thazard, A. rocheiNarrow-banded Spanish mackerel COM Scomberomorus guttatusKing mackerel SSM Scornberomorus maculatusWest African Spanish mackerel MAW Scornberomorus tritorKanadi kingfish KAK Scomberomorus plurilineatusSeerfishes n.e.i. KGX Scomberomorus spp.
Atlantic black skipjack LTA Euthynnus alletteratusKawakawa KAW Euthynnus affinis1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 33
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Skipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamis
Northern bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnusAlbacore ALB Thunnus alalungaSouthern bluefin tunaSBF Thunnus ma ccoyjiYellowfin tuna YFT Thunnus albacaresBig-eye tunaBET Thunnus obesusAtlantic sailfish SAI Istiophorus albicansAtlantic blue marlin BUM Makaira nigricansBlack marlin BLM Makaira indicaAtlantic white marlin WHM Tetrapturus albidusMarlins, 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 Trichiurus lepturusHairtails, cutlassfishes n.e.i. CUT TrichiuridaeSilver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatus
Chub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicus
Mackerels n.e.i. MAX ScombridaeMackerel-like fishes n.e.i. MKX ScombroideiShortfin mako SMA Isurus oxyrinchusBlue shark BSH Prionace glaucaSmooth hammerhead SPZ Sphyrna zygaenaSmooth-hounds n.e.i. SDV Mustelus spp.
Tope shark GAG Galeorhinus galeusAngelsharks, sand devils n.e.i. ASK SquatinidaeRaja rays n.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 PristidaeSkates n.e.i. RAJ RajidaeSkates SKA Raja spp.
Stingrays, butterfly rays STT Dasyaididae (= Trygonidae)Eagle rays EAG MyliobatidaeMantas MAN Mobulidae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 34
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Torpedo (= Electric) rays TOD Torpedinidae
Elephantfishes n.e.i. CAH CallorhinchidaeRays, skates, mantas n.e.i. BAI Batoidimorpha (Hypotremata)Various sharks n.e.i. SKH Selachimorpha (Pleurotremata)Sharks, rays, skates etc. SKX ElasmobranchiiCartilaginous fishes n.e.i. CAR ChondrychthyesChimaeras n.e.i. HOL HolocephaliMarine fishes n.e.i. MZZ OsteichthyesEdible crab CRE Cancer pagurusJonah crabs, rock crabs CAD CancridaeSwimming crabs n.e.i. SWM PortunidaeKing crabs n.e.i. KCX LithodidaeSouthern king crabs KCR Lithodes antarcticuaKing crab KCA Lithodes feroxWest African geryon CGE Geryon (= Chaceon) maritaeGeryons n.e.i. GER Geryon spp.
Deep-sea crabs, geryons GEY GeryonidaeMarine crabs n.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 Penaeus kerathurusIndian white prawn PNI Penarus indicusSouthern pink shrimp SOP Penaeus notiatisPenaeus shrimps n.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 decapods n.e.i. DCP NatantiaMarine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU CrustaceaPerlemoen abalone ABP Haliotis midaeGiant periwinkle GIW Turbo sarmaticusFlat oysters n.e.i. OYX Ostrea spp.
Denticulate rock oyster ODE Ostrea denticulata1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 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 Pernaperna
Seamussels n.e.i. MSX Mytilida e
… PSU Pecten sulcicostatus
Scallops n.e.i. SCX Pectinidae
Smooth mactra MAG Mactra glabrata
Mactra surf clams MAT Mactridae
Venus clams CLV Veneridae
… DOR Dosiniaorbignyi
Donax clams DON Donax spp.
Cape razor clams RAC Solen capensis
Razor clams, knife clams SOI Solenidae
Clams n.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
Squids n.e.i. SQU Loliginidae, Ommastrephidae
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
South African fur seal SEK Arctocephalus pusillus
Red bait SSR Pyura stolonifera
… URR Parechinus angulosus
Sea-cucumbers n.e.i. CUX Holothurioidea
Aquatic invertebrates n.e.i. INV Invertebrata
Western Indian Ocean (Major fishing area 51)
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 Bregmaceros macclellandi
Gadiformes n.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 congers n.e.i. PCX Muraenesox spp.
Conger eels n.e.i. COX Congridae
Alfonsinos ALF Beryx spp.
Japanese John Dory JJD Zeus japonicus1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 36
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Demersal percomorphs n.e.i. DPX Perciformes
Groupers n.e.i. GPX Epinephelus spp.
Groupers, seabasses n.e.i. BSX SerranidaeBigeyes n.e.i. BIG Priacanthus spp.
Sillago whitings WHS SillaginidaeFalse trevally TRF Lactarius lactariusBonnetmouths, rubyfishes, etc. EMT EmmelichthyidaeMangrove red snapper RES Lutjanus argentimaculatusSnappers n.e.i. SNA Lutjanus spp.
Snappers, jobfishes, n.e.i. SNX LutjanidaeThreadfin breams THB Nemipterus spp.
Threadfin, monocle dwarf breams THD 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 LethrinidaePandoras n.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.
Percoids n.e.i. PRC PercoideiSpinefeet (= Rabbitfishes) SPI Siganus spp.
Scorpionfishes, n.e.i. SCO ScorpaenidaeFlatheads FLH PlatycephalidaeTriggerfishes, durgons TRI BalistidaeLanternfishes LXX MyctophidaeNeedlefishes NED Tylosurus spp.
Halfbeaks n.e.i. HAX Hemirhamphus spp.
Flyingfishes n.e.i. FLY Exocoetidae
Barracudas BAR Sphyraena spp.
Flathead grey mullet MUF Mugil cephalusMullets n.e.i. MUL MugilidaeFourfinger threadfin FOT Eleutheronema tetradactylumThreadfins, tasselfishes n.e.i. THF PolynemidaePelagic percomorphs n.e.i. PPX PerciformesBluefish BLU Pomatomus saltatrixCobia CBA Rachycentron canadum1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 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 russelliScads SDX Decepterus spp.
Jacks, crevalles, n.e.i. TRE Caranx spp.
Pompanos POX Trachinotus spp.
Yellowtail amberjack YTC Seriola lalandiAmberjacks n.e.i. AMX Seriola spp.
Rainbow runner RRU Elagatis bipinnulataGolden trevally GLT Gnatanodon speciosusTorpedo scad HAS Megalaspis cordylaQueenfishes QUE Scomberoides (= Chorinemus) spp.
Big-eye scad BIS Selar crumenophthalmusYellowstripe scad TRY Selaroides leptolepisCarangids n.e.i. CGX CarangidaeBlack pomfret POB Formio nigerCommon dolphinfish DOL Coryphaene hippurusSilver pomfret SIP Pampus argenteusButterfishes, silver pomfrets BUX Stromateidae
Goldstripe sardinella SAG Sardinella gibbosa
Indian oil sardine IOS Sardinella longicepsSardinellas n.e.i. SIX Sardinella spp.
Southern African pilchard PIA Sardinops ocellatusRedeye round herring RRH Etrumeus teresStolephorus anchovies STO Stolephorus spp.
Anchovies n.e.i. ANX EngraulidaeClupeoids n.e.i. CLU ClupeoideiDorab wolf-herring DOB Chirocentrus dorabWolf-herrings DOS Chirocentrus spp.
Wahoo WAH Acanthocybium solandriNarrow-barred Spanish mackerel COM Scomberomorus ommersonIndo-Pacific king mackerel GUT Scomberomorus guttatusStreaked seerfish STS Scomberomorus lineolatusSeerfishes n.e.i. KGX Scomberomorus spp.
Frigate and bullet tunas FRZ Auxis thazard, A rocheiKawakawa KAW Euthynnus affinisSkipjack tuna SKJ Katsuwonus pelamisLongtail tuna LOT Thunnus tonggolAlbacore ALB Thunnus alalunga
Southern bluefin tunaSBF Thunnus ma ccoyii
Yellowfin tuna YFT Thunnus albacaresBig-eye tunaBET Thunnus obesusIndo-Pacific sailfish SFA Istiophorus platypterusIndo-Pacific blue marlin BLZ Makaira mazaraBlack marlin BLM Makaira indicaStriped marlin MLS Tetrapturus audaxMarlins, sailfishes, spearfishes BIL IstiophoridaeTuna-like fishes n.e.i. TUX Scombroidei1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 38
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Snoek SNK Thyrsites atun
Largehead hairtail LHT Trichiurus lepturusSilver scabbardfish SFS Lepidopus caudatusHairtails, cutlassfishes, n.e.i. CUT TrichiuridaeChub mackerel MAS Scomber japonicusIndian mackerel RAG Rastrelliger kanagurtaIndian mackerels n.e.i. RAX Rastrelliger 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 OsteichthyesSwimcrabs CRS Portunus spp.
Mud crab MUD Scylla serrataGeryons n.e.i. GER Geryon spp.
Marine crabs n.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 Penaeus monodonGreen tiger prawn TIP Penaeus semisulcatusIndian white prawn PNI Penaeus indicusPenaeus shrimps n.e.i. PEN Penaeus spp.
Knife shrimp KNS Haliporoides triarthrusJack-knife shrimp JAQ Haliporoides sibogaeKnife shrimps KNI Haliporoides spp.
Natantian decapods n.e.i. DCP Natantia
Marine crustaceans n.e.i. CRU Crustacea
Abalones n.e.i. ABX Haliotis spp.
Rock-cupped oyster CSC Crassostrea cucullataCupped oysters n.e.i. OYC Crassostrea spp.
Cephalopods n.e.i. CEP CephalopodaCuttlefishes, bobtail squids CTL Sepiidae, SepiolidaeCommon squids SQC Loligo spp.
Octopuses OCT OctopodidaeSquids n.e.i. SQU Loliginidee, Ommastrephidae1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 39
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English name 3-alpha identifier Scientific name
Marine molluscs n.e.i. MOL Mollusca
Green turtle TUG Cheloniamyda s
Marine turtles n.e.i. TTX Testudinata
Seacucumbers n.e.i. CUX Holothurioidea
Aquatic invertebrates n.e.i. INV Invertebrata1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 40
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ANNEX 5
FORMAT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF CATCH DATA FOR REGIONS
OTHER THAN THE NORTH ATLANTIC
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.
Record format
Byte numbers Item 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 Species 3-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 (bytes 19 to 26) should be recorded as ‘−2’.1995R2597 — EN — 06.09.2001 — 001.001 — 41