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Resolution on the capacity of the tuna fleet operating in the eastern Pacific Ocean (Revised).

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Migratory species Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), concerned about the excess capacity in the tuna purse-seine fleet operating in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO), introduces measures to prohibit entry purse-seine vessel and to limit or reduce the capacity existing purse-seine vessel operating in the EPO area. The Regional Vessel Register established by the resolution of the 66th Meeting of the Commission with any subsequent modifications that do not increase the total capaci

Full text
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Website
www.iattc.org