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Resolution 19/01 on an Interim Plan for Rebuilding the Indian Ocean Yellowfin Tuna Stock in the IOTC Area of Competence.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Artisanal fishing Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Monitoring
Abstract

This Resolution of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) implements a plan to reduce catch of yellowfin by all fishing vessels targeting tuna and tuna like species in the Indian Ocean of 24 meters overall length and over, and those under 24 meters if they fish outside the EEZ of their flag State, within the IOTC area of competence. The Plan aims at reduction of catch levels, Fish Aggregating Devices and supply vessels. A single purse seine vessel shall not be supported by more than one single supply vessel of the same flag State at any point in time. CPCs shall monitor fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.iotc.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Resolution 16/01 on Interim Plan for Rebuilding the Indian Ocean Yellowfin Tuna Stock in the IOTC Area of Competence.

Legislation | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Artisanal fishing, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX