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Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/5 on the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the Gulf of Lion (geographical subarea 7) to protect spawning aggregations and deep-sea sensitive habitats, repealing Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/1.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protection of species Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Marine protected areas Precautionary principle Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Deep sea bed
Abstract

This recommendation establishes a fisheries restricted area in the eastern Gulf of Lion, (geographical subarea 7) for the protection of spawning aggregations and deep-sea sensitive habitats. This Recommendation lays down rules for the management and monitoring of fishing capacity and fishing effort and control measures in the fisheries restricted area in the Gulf of Lion. The contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall call the attention of the relevant national and international authorities in order to protect the fisheries restricted area in the Gulf of Lion from the impacts of any other human activity jeopardizing the conservation of the features that characterize this particular habitat as an area of aggregation of spawners.

Full text
English
Website
www.fao.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/1 on the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the Gulf of Lion to protect spawning aggregations and deep-sea sensitive habitats.

Legislation | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species, Marine fisheries, International organization, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Deep sea bed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX