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Recommendation establishing a multiannual management plan for the fisheries exploiting European hake and deep-water rose shrimp in the Strait of Sicily (REC.CM-GFCM/40/2016/4).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Monitoring Landing Total allowable catch Transshipment Inspection Policy/planning Marine fishes Crustaceans Stock enhancement/repopulation Bycatch Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing Aquatic animals
Abstract

This Recommendation of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), establishes a multiannual management plan (plan) for the fisheries targeting European hake or deep-water rose shrimp in the marine waters of GSA 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 (Strait of Sicily), as defined in Resolution GFCM/33/2009/2. It shall apply to bottom trawls above 10 meters length overall fishing for European hake and deep-water rose shrimp in the Strait of Sicily, when the total catches of those species represents at least 25 percent of the catch in live weight or value. The plan shall, in particular: a) Apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management; b) Ensure that exploitation levels of European hake and deep-water rose shrimp are at the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) by 2020 at the latest; c) Protect nursery areas and essential fish habitats important for the stocks of European hake and deep-water rose shrimp in the Strait of Sicily; d) Gradually eliminate discards, by avoiding and reducing, as far as possible, unwanted catches, and by gradually ensuring that catches are landed; e) Provide for measures to adjust the fishing capacity of the fleets to levels of fishing mortalities consistent with the MSY, with a view to having economically viable fleets and without overexploiting marine biological resources.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/5 on a multiannual management plan for bottom trawl fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/39/2015/2 and GFCM/40/2016/4.

Legislation | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Crustaceans, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, International organization, Precautionary principle, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX