Japan's National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks (Revised Version). País/Territorio Japón Tipo de documento Fecha 2016 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Pesca marítima Manejo y conservación pesquera Peces cartilaginosos Política/planificación Relaciones internacionales/cooperación Área geográphica Asia, ASIA Y PACIFICO, Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Nordoeste Resumen This National Plan of Action for the conservation and management of sharks and their long-term sustainable use describes is a revision of the National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) of 2001. It sets out the basic principles and objectives of shark management, the state of fisheries and species subjected to NPOA-Sharks, and measures for the protection of sharks. As for management measures, the assessment of shark resources shall be carried out on a regular basis at the expert group and further discussion based on the assessment shall be carried out by a committee composed of scientists, administrators and fishers. The following topics should be especially taken into account in the discussions: (i) biological characteristics and sustainability of the target species (ii) characteristics of the fisheries in target (iii) safety of fishers and appropriateness of obligations relating to conservation and management measures (iv) social and economic impact of conservation and management measures. Measures also concern educational and outreach activities and promotion of international cooperation. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.noaa.gov