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Resolution on conservation and management measures for tropical tunas in 2021 (C-20-05).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Monitoring Precautionary principle Sustainable use Protection of species Marine fisheries
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) extends the validity of the current conservation and management measures established in resolution C-17-02 for the year 2021 to maintain in force sufficient and effective conservation and management measures for ensuring long-term conservation and the sustainable use of fish stocks in the Convention Area. In addition to that, the management of fish aggregating devices (FADs) and the collection of data will be improved to advance on the monitoring and assessment of the FAD fishery based on scientific advice and the precautionary approach.

Full text
English
Website
www.iattc.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Tuna conservation in the EPO 2018-2020 and amendment to Res. C-17-01 (C-17-02).

Legislation | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Sustainable use, Seasons, Migratory species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution on the conservation measures for tropical tunas in the eastern Pacific Ocean during pursuant to Resolution C-20-05 (C-20-06).

Legislation | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, International relations/cooperation, International organization, Landing, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Protection of species, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX