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Recommendation GFCM/38/2014/1 on precautionary and emergency measures for 2015 on small pelagic stocks in geographical subarea 17 and amending Recommendation GFCM/37/2013/1.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Precautionary principle Enforcement/compliance International organization Fishing vessel Protection of species
Abstract

This Recommendation makes amendments in Recommendation GFCM/37/2013/1 and lays down precautionary and emergency measures for 2015, in accordance with the consideration of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Fisheries the status of the anchovy stock as overexploited in GSA 17. To this end, the contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties whose vessels have been fishing small pelagic stocks in GSA 17 shall reduce the fishing effort for the year 2015. Moreover, the contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall apply spatio-temporal closures of no less than 15 continuous days and up to 30 continuous days for vessels fishing small pelagic stocks in GSA 17, in order to protect nursery and spawning areas.

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English
Website
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References - Legislation

Amends

Recommendation GFCM/37/2013/1 on a multiannual management plan for fisheries exploiting small pelagic stocks in geographical subarea 17 (northern Adriatic Sea) and on transitional conservation measures for fisheries exploiting small pelagic stocks in geographical subarea 18 (southern Adriatic Sea).

Legislation | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, International organization, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX