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Tonga National Marine Seaweed (Limutanga’u) Fisheries Management and Development Plan 2012- 2013.

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Pollution control Precautionary principle Marine area Waste prevention Access-to-information Certification Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Processing/handling Business/industry/corporations International trade Mariculture Policy/planning Protection of environment Protection of species Research Sustainable development Aquaculture
Geographical area
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
2012-2013.
Abstract

The National Marine Seaweed (Limutanga’u) Fisheries Management and Development Plan lays down strategies for the overall management and development of Tonga’s Limu Tanga’u fisheries, including processing, harvesting, licensing and export. The objectives of this National Marine Seaweed Fisheries Management and Development Plan are long-term conservation and sustainable use of the resources, ecosystem preservation, economic development, subsistence fishery, employment generation, fair and transparent access to the resources, pollution control and waste prevention, improved data quality and scientific knowledge as the basic for management, industrial development, and consistency with international obligations.

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