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Recommendation concerning the authorization of the use of remotely operated vehicles within the framework of national scientific research programmes on red coral (REC.CM-GFCM/40/2016/7).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Exploration Research Ecosystem preservation Coral Aquatic animals
Abstract

This Recommendation of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), introduces measures to protect red coral. The use of remotely operated vehicles (ROV) shall be strictly limited to observation for scientific purposes and shall only be authorized by the CPCs in the context of research programmes led by national scientific institutions until 31 December 2017. Such authorization shall be without prejudice to stricter measures adopted or maintained by the CPCs. The commercialisation of red coral harvested within research programmes led by national scientific institutions shall be strictly forbidden. Future use of ROVs shall be assessed by the GFCM.

Full text
English
Website
www.fao.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/4 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral in the Mediterranean Sea.

Legislation | 2019

Keyword: Coral, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Protection of species, Precautionary principle, International organization, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Certification, Traceability/product tracing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX