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Toothfish fisheries

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Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) are targeted by licensed fisheries in the Southern Ocean, using mainly bottom-set longlines in depths of 1 200–1 800 m. These species may also be caught by trawl and pot. Both species of toothfish are sought after in restaurants and high-end markets worldwide. The highly prized fish, sometimes referred to as ‘white gold’, have also caught the attention of Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels.

There are 13 licensed fisheries currently targeting toothfish in Areas 48, 58 and 88, including seven exploratory fisheries. These fisheries are reviewed annually by CCAMLR's Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (WG-FSA) and the Scientific Committee. See annual Fishery Reports. The Commission’s agreed limits for the current fishing season are defined in the Conservation measures.

Area

Type of fishery

Target species

Catch limit
(tonnes)
2019/20

Conservation Measure

Subarea 48.3

Established

Dissostichus eleginoides

2 327

Conservation Measure 41-02

Subarea 48.4

Established 

Dissostichus spp.

72

Conservation Measure 41-03

Subarea 48.6

Exploratory

Dissostichus mawsoni

670

Conservation Measure 41-04

Division 58.4.1

Exploratory

Dissostichus mawsoni

583

Conservation Measure 41-11

Division 58.4.2

Exploratory

Dissostichus mawsoni

60

Conservation Measure 41-05

Division 58.4.3a

Exploratory

Dissostichus eleginoides

24

Conservation Measure 41-06

Division 58.4.3b

Exploratory

Dissostichus mawsoni

0

Conservation Measure 41-07

Division 58.5.1*

Established

Dissostichus eleginoides

 

n/a

Division 58.5.2

Established

Dissostichus eleginoides

3 030

Conservation Measure 41-08

Subarea 58.6*

Established

Dissostichus eleginoides

 

n/a

Subarea 58.7**

Established

Dissostichus eleginoides

502

n/a

Subarea 88.1

Exploratory

Dissostichus mawsoni

3 140

Conservation Measure 41-09

Subarea 88.2

Exploratory

Dissostichus mawsoni

894

Conservation Measure 41-10

* in waters under French jurisdiction;
** in waters under South African jurisdiction

Catch history

Dissostichus eleginoides - Catch (tonnes)

CCAMLR SeasonArea 48Area 58Area 88
1977502210
197821466330
1979363320
19801061420
19812581230
19823541380
19832181640
198426847380
198553024550
198673324720
1987195418190
19888769170
1989706013480
1990678512500
1991175630370
1992383977580
1993303035970
199465854370
1995337157110
1996360256550
1997381286450
19983201101691
1999362797301
20004940119720
20014047909734
20025742823312
20037528892526
20044504877713
2005311086967
2006365387411
20073671834412
2008397482059
20093473867617
2010262684860
2011183486683
2012186786125
2013217990860
2014223395304
2015224298161
2016225196545
2017223297021
2018197694430
2019214997742
2020190792580
20211834923210
20221596873014
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Dissostichus mawsoni - Catch (tonnes)

CCAMLR SeasonArea 48Area 58Area 88
1981000
1982000
1985000
1986000
1987000
1988000
1989000
1990010
1991000
19981041
199900296
200000751
200100626
2002001354
200301171911
20040262558
200529103511
2006639023482
2007348413426
2008117272667
20093243772916
20103982993182
20113743583431
20123992153601
2013375523638
20143981013347
20152471333457
20163324033401
20175382443563
20186183083474
2019485523862
2020392583710
2021408613665
20225131054073
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