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Recommendation on a regional plan of action to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the GFCM area of application (Rec. GFCM/41/2017/7).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Data collection/reporting Monitoring Landing Harbour Fishing vessel Transshipment Inspection International relations/cooperation Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing
Abstract

This Recommendation of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), taking into account the FAO action to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, sets out a plan of action to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the GFCM area of application. The objective of the Plan is the prevention, deterrence and elimination of IUU fishing in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea by providing CPCs with comprehensive, effective and transparent measures through which to take action, thereby contributing to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of marine living resources and marine ecosystems in the region, in accordance with Article 2 of the GFCM Agreement. The Plan sets out all general responsibilities for all member states and more specifically responsibilities for flag states, coastal states and port states.

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