Recommendation GFCM/37/2013/2 on the establishment of a set of minimum standards for bottom-set gillnet fisheries exploiting turbot and for the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea.

This Recommendation lays down rules for the consistency of fishing operations with the sustainable exploitation and conservation of the fish species targeted. Contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall adopt fisheries management measures in the Black Sea region to ensure the adequate conservation of turbot as well as to study, monitor, prevent, reduce and eliminate incidental catch of cetaceans during fishing operations.

2013-01-01