Namibia Hake Trawl, Longline Fishery Closer to Certification

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Deep-water Cape hake (Merluccius paradoxus) are a deep-water, slow growing, predatory fish. They are generally found at depths ranging from 200 m to 800 m and tend to reach lengths of 1m after 14 years. They are serial spawners with a high fecundity making them more resilient to fishing pressures.

The final draft report for the Namibia hake trawl and longline fishery has been published. There is still a 15-day period in which to object and until this date the fishery should not be presumed to be certified. The deadline now moves to 13 November 2020.

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