Resolution 13/05 on the conservation of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus). Country/Territory Document type Miscellaneous Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Data collection/reporting Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species Precautionary principle Abstract This Resolution of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article IX, paragraph 1 of the IOTC Agreement, taking into account Resolution 12/01 On the Implementation of the Precautionary Approach calls on IOTC Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties to apply the precautionary approach when managing tuna and tunalike species in accordance with Article V of the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement, requires Contracting Parties and Co Full text English Website www.iotc.org