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Protocol II 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-001133)
Title (French)

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

Title (Other)

Protokoll II über das Abkommen über das Verbot der Fischerei mit Treibnetzen im Südpazifik

Place of adoption
Nouméa
Depository
New Zealand
Language
English, French
Entry into force
Oct 5, 1993
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 not to assist or encourage the use of driftnets within the Convention area, and to take measures to restrict driftnet fishing activities (art. 3). They may adopt other and/or stricter measures than those provided in the Protocol if they so wish. The South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency is to be conveyed expeditious information on the measures adopted by Parties to implement this Protocol (art. 4).

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Website
www.treaties.mfat.govt.nz

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