Bass, Chilean Sea Patagonian Toothfish, more commonly known as
Chilean Sea Bass, are widely distributed in the Southern
Hemisphere south of 40°S latitude. It is a long-lived species
that is thought to reach 50 years in age. Sexual maturity is
reached between 6-12 years and fecundity is moderate. Due to its
high commercial value, Patagonian Toothfish has been targeted by
illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishers, which have
depleted some populations. The Commission for the Conservation
of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is the principal managing
authority for Patagonian Toothfish and has made a concerted
effort in the past decade to eliminate IUU fishing. However a
small but persistent level remains. The South Georgia Patagonian
Toothfish fishery is the only Toothfish fishery in the world
that has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council as a
sustainably managed fishery. Patagonian Toothfish are primarily
caught using bottom longlines, but bottom trawls and pots are
also used. Historically, b