The document underscores the Commission's commitment to sustainable fisheries management, ecosystem based approaches, and stakeholder engagement in the WECAFC area.The recommendation provides that WECAFC Members develop national fisheries development and management plans considering species status, adopt legislation supporting sustainable fisheries, and standardize protocols for generating compatible fishery statistics. It mentions the need for standardized protocols for MFAD fisheries to generate compatible statistics and data reporting. Additionally, the document highlights the importance of promoting best practices in MFAD design and construction, ensuring safety at sea, reducing conflicts over MFAD use, and establishing co-management regimes for MFAD fisheries.
2019-01-01