Resolution GFCM/33/2009/1 on the management of demersal fisheries in the GFCM area. Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche Mot clé Gestion et conservation des pêches Navire de pêche Organisation internationale Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Monitorage Protection des espèces Résumé This Resolution lays down effective management measures aim to curb the decline in fish stocks, identified in the scientific advice, and to ensure conserve fisheries resources. To this end, a reduction of a minimum of 10 % of bottom trawling fishing effort shall be applied in all GFCM areas, unless proven unnecessary by sound scientific advice. The Scientific Advisory Committee should continue to monitor the fishing effort of other demersal fisheries together with their impact on demersal resources. Moreover, this Resolution should be implemented without prejudice to fleet modernisation plans which may be in place in some Member countries. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.fao.org