World: Outcome of the 2023 annual meeting of the North-east Atlantic Fisheries Commission

Published 2023년 11월 24일

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The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) was held in London, resulting in several proposals aimed at conserving and maximizing the use of fishery resources in the NEAFC Regulatory Area. Key outcomes included the continuation of the closure of the Rockall haddock box to protect juvenile haddock, the adoption of measures for mackerel and Atlanto-Scandian herring, and the adoption of stock-specific management measures such as prohibiting directed fishing for certain species. Additionally, proposals were adopted to address climate change impacts and to recognize closed areas as Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures.

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Outcome of the 2023 annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission. The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place between 14-17 November 2023 in London, with parties agreeing on a number of proposals which aim to ensure the conservation and best use of fishery resources in the NEAFC Regulatory Area. The meeting was attended by all six Contracting Parties to the NEAFC Convention. Key outcomes of the annual meeting included a rollover of the existing closure of the Rockall haddock box, a measure which protects juvenile haddock in the area. This closure has been in place for a number of years, and the UK worked together with the EU on this measure, which was agreed by consensus. Measures were adopted for mackerel and Atlanto-Scandian herring (ASH) in the NEAFC Regulatory Area (international waters) in 2024. These measures reflect the outcomes of Coastal State consultations and prevent countries who are not Coastal States or ...

Source: Fish Focus