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Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n
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History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discover the history of Falkland Islands fisheries, from conservation zones introduced in the 1980s to modern sustainable fishery management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore Falkland Islands fishing zones for key species, including Loligo, Illex, finfish, pelagic, skate, and toothfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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License Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overview of Falkland Islands fisheries licence types and the species each licence allows vessels to catch within Falkland Islands waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ITQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn how the Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system manages fishing rights and quotas in the Falkland Islands fisheries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Commercial Species<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Key commercial species in Falkland Islands fisheries include toothfish, calamari, Illex, hake, hoki, cods, kingclip, blue whiting, and skate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conservation Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overview of conservation measures used to manage Falkland Islands fisheries, including area closures, bycatch reduction and sustainable fishing controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ITQ B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Information about the ITQ B fisheries quota system in the Falkland Islands, including eligibility, applications and guidance for fishing companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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