Barramundi Fishery Management Plan. Country/Territory Papua New Guinea Document type Miscellaneous Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Certification Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Precautionary principle Standards Sustainable use Total allowable catch Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract The objectives of this Plan are the protection of the barramundi stock in the management area from depletion or stock decline and sustainable fisheries development practices for the participation and benefit of traditional resource users. This Plan lays down management measures in the fields of licensing, total allowable catch, prohibitions on fishing methods and gear, area restrictions, marketing standards, and reporting. Full text English Website png-data.sprep.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Management Act, 1998. Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1998 (2006) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Traditional rights/customary rights, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX