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Recommendation for the Banning of Discards in the NEAFC Regulatory Area (Rec. 10:2023).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Total allowable catch Marine fishes Bycatch Fishing vessel Use restrictions
Abstract

The Recommendation provides that each Contracting Party shall ensure that its fishing vessels operating in the Regulatory Area are prohibited from discarding or releasing catches of any of the species listed in this Recommendation. The text further requires the Contracting Parties to review the efficacy of the discard ban in achieving the objectives of the Convention as appropriate.

Full text
English
Website
www.neafc.org