By 20 August of each year F1a fisheries administration must submit to the F2ICCAT Secretariat an annual report for the preceding calendar year, comprising information on fisheries, research, statistics, management, inspection and IUU fishing prevention activities and any additional information, as appropriate.

The annual report shall include information on the steps taken to mitigate by-catch and reduce discards, and on any relevant research in that field.

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