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Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1 on a set of management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Enforcement/compliance International organization Monitoring Precautionary principle Protection of species Marine mammals EIA
Abstract

This Recommendation lays down management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices by the fishing vessels of contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties exploiting common dolphinfish in the GFCM area of application and complements Recommendation GFCM/30/2006/2. The management measures shall be consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management. Permanent measures shall be established within the framework of a future management plan designed to provide high long-term yields consistent with the maximum sustainable yield. Furthermore, the management measures established by this Recommendation shall apply to commercial fisheries targeting common dolphinfish using fish aggregating devices throughout the Mediterranean Sea. The contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall ensure adequate monitoring of the biological and environmental impacts of fish aggregating devices used by vessels flying their flag and exploiting common dolphinfish.

Full text
English
Website
www.fao.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Council Regulation (EU) 2021/90 of 28 January 2021 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas.

Legislation | European Union | 2021

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Allocation/quota, International organization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Landing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/11 on management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1.

Legislation | 2021

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, High seas, Marine fisheries, Marine mammals, Precautionary principle, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX