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Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Western and Central Pacific

Summary

This regulation implements international conservation measures for fishing in the Western and Central Pacific to protect marine life and ensure sustainable management.
9 26.10.2022
Other
environment
public administration
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • Implementation of international conservation and management rules for the Western and Central Pacific region into Union law.
  • Strict prohibitions and handling requirements to protect sensitive species, including mobulid rays and various shark species.
  • Enhanced involvement of the European Fisheries Control Agency in the exchange of information between Member States and international bodies.
  • A total ban on the discharge of plastic waste and marine pollution from fishing vessels.

Speeches

16 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
4:03 min
18. Conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) ***I - Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Area: conservation and management measures ***I (debate)
Isabel CARVALHAIS
Isabel CARVALHAIS
S&D
4:06 min
18. Conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) ***I - Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Area: conservation and management measures ***I (debate)
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down conservation and management measures applicable in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Area and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Area: conservation and management measures ***I
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