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National Sea Cucumber Fishery Management and Development Plan.

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Artisanal fishing Certification Fishery management and conservation Processing/handling Business/industry/corporations International trade Mariculture Policy/planning Protection of environment Research Sustainable development Aquaculture
Geographical area
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The National Sea Cucumber Fishery Management and Development Plan lays down strategies for the development and management of Tonga’s sea cucumber harvesting, processing and export industry. The objectives of this National Sea Cucumber Fishery Management and Development Plan are the conservation and sustainable management of sea cucumber resources, maximizing of its potential economic yield, access to the resources, allocation of processing right and exports licenses, and protection and sustainability of the environment. The strategies of this Plan shall apply to all species of sea cucumber and all activities including commercial fishing, artisanal fishing, subsistence fishing and marine scientific research fishing.

Full text
English
Website
www.tongafish.gov.to

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Management Act 2002 (No. 26 of 2002).

Legislation | Tonga | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Community management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Registration, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX