Generic Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Policy/planning Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Marine fishes Migratory species Seasons Monitoring Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Sustainable use Management/conservation Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Coral

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

This generic Amendment to all seven Fisheries Management Plans for specific fisheries (Stone Crab, shrimp, Spiny Lobster, Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources, Coral and Coral Reef, Red Drum and Reef Fish) of the Gulf of Mexico and partly in the South Atlantic addresses principally the new provisions of Section 303(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, with the exception of the provision for identifying and describing essential fish habitat, which is addressed in a s

Full text

English

Website

gulfcouncil.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management (PL. 94-265).

Legislation | United States of America | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic.

Legislation | United States of America | 1979

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Seasons, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic.

Legislation | United States of America | 1982

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Foreign fishing, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1981

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Cartilaginous fishes, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Foreign fishing, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Total allowable catch, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Turtles, Mammals, Marine protected areas, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.

Legislation | United States of America | 1983

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Marine fishes, Migratory species, Size, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Management Plan for the Red Drum Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1986

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishing authorization, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of habitats, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Migratory species, Cartilaginous fishes, Landing, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX