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Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
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 for turbot in GSA 29 (Black Sea). This plan shall be designed to produce high long-term yields consistent with the MSY and to guarantee a low risk of stock collapse while maintaining sustainable and relatively stable fisheries. The Plan shall also pursue the reduction of IUU fishing activities in GSA 29. The Plan sets total allowable catch (TAC) for specified countries and requires each CPC to establish, each year, a closure period of at least two months during the spawning season of turbot. Operational objectives in terms of fighting against IUU fishing activities which are relevant for the turbot fisheries shall be developed as defined in part VII of this recommendation. Each CPC shall designate landing points in which landings of turbot in GSA 29 shall take place. For each designated port, the port CPC shall specify permitted landing and transhipping times and places. The port CPC shall also ensure inspection coverage during all landing and transhipping times and at all landing and transhipping places. It shall be prohibited to land or tranship from fishing vessels any quantity of turbot fished in GSA 29 at any place other than landing points designated by CPCs, in accordance with Recommendation GFCM/39/2015/3, Part III. Other measures contained in this Plan concern, among others things, an MCS programme, management of fishing effort and reporting by CPCs, fleet management measures, and scientific monitoring, adaptation and revision of the multiannual management plan.

Full text
English
Website
www.fao.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29).

Legislation | 2019

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Traceability/product tracing, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protection of species, International organization, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX