Tonga Deepwater Fishery Management Plan 2017-2019 Country/Territory Tonga Document type Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Sustainable use Total allowable catch Fishing vessel Registration Monitoring Data collection/reporting Research International trade Public participation Institution Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Food security Fish products Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes 2017-2019 Abstract The Tonga Deepwater Fishery Management Plan is a national sectoral plan of Tonga for the period 2017-2019. Its goal is to achieve a sustainable multispecies fishery maximizing export returns while ensuring viability of the fleet to enhance livelihood as well as food security for all Tongans. Full text English Website www.tongafish.gov.to References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Management Act 2002 (No. 26 of 2002). Legislation | Tonga | 2004 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Community management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Registration, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX