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Resolution on Fish-Aggregating Devices.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine fishes Migratory species Research Stock enhancement/repopulation
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) recommends to the Parties and non-parties under whose jurisdiction vessels operate in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) that they: Reaffirm their commitment to prohibit the transshipment of tuna by purse-seine vessels fishing for tuna in the EPO, unless such transshipment takes place in port; Prohibit the use of tender vessels operating in support of vessels fishing on FADs in the EPO, without prejudice to similar activities in other parts of the world; prohibit the use of tender vessels operating in support of vessels fishing on FADs in the EPO, without prejudice to similar activities in other parts of the world; establish a scientific working group to carry out comprehensive research on use of FADs and the effect on bigeye and yellowfin tuna stocks as specified. The Resolution also requires the IATTC Director to continue research into the use of fishing gear and/or techniques to reduce the catch of small tunas and the bycatch of non-target species and continue to report to the Commission on the results of this research.

Full text
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Website
www.iattc.org