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Resolution on Fish-Aggregating Devices.

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
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

Full text
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Website
www.iattc.org