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Recommendation GFCM/37/2013/2 on the establishment of a set of minimum standards for bottom-set gillnet fisheries exploiting turbot and for the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Cartilaginous fishes Bycatch Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Precautionary principle International organization
Abstract

This Recommendation lays down rules for the consistency of fishing operations with the sustainable exploitation and conservation of the fish species targeted. Contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall adopt fisheries management measures in the Black Sea region to ensure the adequate conservation of turbot as well as to study, monitor, prevent, reduce and eliminate incidental catch of cetaceans during fishing operations.

Full text
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Website
www.fao.org