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Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/8 on the implementation of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18) in 2023, stemming from Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5.

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Marine fishes Precautionary principle Protection of species Allocation/quota
Abstract

This Recommendation provides for the implementation of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea in 2023 for annual reduction in fishing mortality to achieve the maximum sustainable yield target in 2026 for all key stocks in accordance with the objectives set in paragraph 9 of Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea. In line with this progression, the overall reduction in fishing effort for 2023 shall globally be of 5.2 percent for otter trawl gear and 3 percent for beam trawl gear. The transitional fishing effort allocation to concerned contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties, expressed in fishing days and effort group code, for the period of 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, is annexed to this Recommendation.

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Website
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References - Legislation

Implements

Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18).

Legislation | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, International organization, Precautionary principle, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX