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Protocol I to the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific

Document type
Multilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Oct 20, 1990
Source
IUCN (ID: TRE-001132)
Title (French)

Protocole I à la Convention pour l'interdiction de la pêche au filet maillant dérivant de grande dimension dans le Pacifique Sud

Title (Other)

Protokoll I über das Abkommen über das Verbot der Fischerei it Treibnetzen im Südpazifik

Place of adoption
Nouméa
Depository
New Zealand
Language
English, French
Entry into force
Feb 28, 1992
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Bycatch Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel
Basin
South Pacific
Abstract

Objectives: To implement the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific (1989). Summary of provisions: Parties to the Protocol undertake to prohibit their nationals and vessels documented under their laws from using fishing driftnets within the Convention area (art. 2). Information relating to measures adopted to implement the Protocol and to effects of driftnet fishing activities in the Convention area is to be conveyed to the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (art. 3). Parties also undertake to co-operate with Parties to the Convention in the development of conservation and management measures for South Pacific albacore tuna (art. 4).

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Website
www.treaties.mfat.govt.nz

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