Shark Conservation Act of 2010 (PL. 111–348).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Cartilaginous fishes Processing/handling Policy/planning International relations/cooperation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties High seas

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Act amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act in 608 (16 U.S.C. 1826i) to add adoption of shark conservation measures and seeking to enter into international agreements that require measures for the conservation of sharks to the actions that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, and in cooperation with relevant fishery management councils and any relevant advisory committees, shall take to improve the effectiveness of international fishery management organizations, or arrangements made pursuant to an international fishery agreement, in conserving and managing fish stocks under their jurisdiction. Sections 609 (16 U.S.C. 1826j(e)(3)) and 610 (16 U.S.C. 1826k) are amended so as to add illegal shark fishing to the activities that must be identified and listed by the Secretary for purposes implement effective measures to end the illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing activity. The Magnuson-Stevens Act is amended in section 307 (16 U.S.C. 1857) to provide anew with respect to the offence of shark finning.

Full text

English

Website

www.congress.gov

References - Legislation

Amends

High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act 1995 (Title VI).

Legislation | United States of America | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, International agreement-implementation, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

Legislation | United States of America | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX