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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