Summary
This regulation establishes management and conservation rules for EU vessels fishing for tuna and other species within the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Convention area to comply with international law. 9 26.01.2021
Other
fisheries
environment
administrative law
international relations
Key points
- The regulation ensures EU fishing activities comply with international management standards in the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Convention area.
- It introduces specific technical rules for vessels targeting tropical tuna and swordfish, including regulations on fish aggregating devices and transhipment.
- New measures are implemented to protect vulnerable marine life, such as certain shark species, rays, sea turtles, and seabirds.
- The proposal strengthens monitoring through an observer scheme and mandatory vessel registration in a regional register.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down management, conservation, and control measures applicable in the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Convention area and amending Council Regulation (EU) N°520/2007
Management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Convention area ***I
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