Informe de la Consulta Sobre la Ordenación de la Capacidad Pesquera, la Pesca Del Tiburón Y Las Capturas Incidentales de Aves Marinas en la Pesca Con Palangre

The Consultation on the Management of Fishing Capacity, Shark Fisheries and Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries was held at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from October 26-30, 1998. It was attended by delegations from 80 members of FAO and by observers. The Consultation approved drafts of an International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries, an International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks and an International [Guidelines] [Plan of Action] for the Management of Fishing Capacity. The Consultation discussed the need to take urgent action to curb the growing problems of flags of convenience and pirate fishing. Furthermore, it recommended that priority be given by FAO members to consider accepting the Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas.--Publisher's description.