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Resolution GFCM/33/2009/1 on the management of demersal fisheries in the GFCM area.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel International organization Fishing gear/fishing method Monitoring Protection of species
Abstract

This Resolution lays down effective management measures aim to curb the decline in fish stocks, identified in the scientific advice, and to ensure conserve fisheries resources. To this end, a reduction of a minimum of 10 % of bottom trawling fishing effort shall be applied in all GFCM areas, unless proven unnecessary by sound scientific advice. The Scientific Advisory Committee should continue to monitor the fishing effort of other demersal fisheries together with their impact on demersal resources. Moreover, this Resolution should be implemented without prejudice to fleet modernisation plans which may be in place in some Member countries.

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