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Recommendation GFCM/30/2006/2 on the establishment of a closed season for common dolphinfish fisheries using fish aggregating devices.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine mammals Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method International organization Enforcement/compliance Protection of species Transshipment Fishing vessel Foreign fishing
Abstract

This Recommendation lays down rules for the establishment of a closed season for common dolphinfish fisheries using fish aggregating devices in order to contribute to the reduction of the catches of small specimen of common dolphinfish and contribute to the sustainability of this stock. To this end, common dolphinfish fisheries using fish aggregating devices shall be prohibited from 1 January to 14 August of each year in all GFCM geographical subareas, with the aim of protecting the common dolphinfish, in particular small fish, exploited by fleets flying the flag of contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties. Each contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure the reporting of their total landings and transshipments of common dolphinfish carried out by vessels that fly their flag. Each contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall also expand, or maintain, an appropriate system of collection and treatment of fisheries catch and effort data.

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