Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/9 on management measures for the sustainable exploitation of sprat in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Marine fishes Monitoring Precautionary principle Protection of species Sustainable use Abstract This Recommendation establishes transitional management measures for the sustainable exploitation of European sprat in the Black Sea consistent with the precautionary approach. This Recommendation lays down the transitional management measures for fisheries exploiting European sprat to prepare the ground for future management measures, which shall be designed to provide high long-term yields consistent with Maximum Sustainable Yield while guaranteeing a low risk of stock collapse and maintaining sustainable and relatively stable fisheries. The contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties whose vessels are actively fishing in the Black Sea agree to implement such transitional management measures for the fisheries concerned and in accordance with the objectives set by this recommendation. This Recommendation sets out rules for scientific monitoring, adaptation and revision; fleet management measures; management of fishing effort; specific measures to address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; and monitoring, control and surveillance programme. Full text English Website www.fao.org