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Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean

Summary

The European Parliament recommends consenting to an agreement to prevent unregulated fishing and promote scientific research in the central Arctic Ocean.
10 15.03.2019
Other
science
environment
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The agreement aims to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the central Arctic Ocean high seas.
  • A joint scientific research and monitoring program will be established within two years to study marine life and ecosystems.
  • The conclusion of this agreement follows specific legal procedures set out in the European Union treaties.
  • Any future commercial fishing must be based on scientific data and management measures from recognized international organizations.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean Agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean ***
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