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Resolution to mitigate the impact of tuna fishing vessels on sea turtles (C-07-03).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Data collection/reporting Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species Turtles
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) requires Contracting Parties, cooperating non-Parties, fishing entities and regional economic integration organizations (“CPCs”) to: implement the FAO Guidelines to reduce sea turtle mortality in fishing operations and report on implementation; implement observer programs for fisheries under the purview of the Commission that may have impacts on sea turtles and are not currently being observed, taking into consideration economic and practical feasibility; shall undertake additional actions as specified and require their vessels to undertake specified actions to reduce turtle mortality caused by longline or purse seine vessels.

Full text
English
Website
www.iattc.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Resolution to mitigate impacts on sea turtles (C-19-04).

Legislation | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX