Resolution GFCM/43/2019/2 on enhancing the conservation of cetaceans in the GFCM area of application. Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Bycatch Marine mammals Precautionary principle International organization Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Abstract The objective of this Resolution to reduce the bycatch of cetaceans in the GFCM area of application, thus contributing to improve the conservation status of these animals, in line with an ecosystem approach to fisheries management. Contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties should encourage further actions to improve the conservation status of cetacean species. To this end, contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties should enhance data reporting information on incidental catch rates of cetaceans and take the necessary steps to implement existing legislation and mitigation measures to eliminate incidental catch of cetaceans during fishing operations. Full text English Website www.fao.org