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

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
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 econo

Full text
English
Website
www.iattc.org