The text underscores the ongoing efforts and challenges in promoting the conservation and recovery of FSAs in the WECAFC region. It emphasizes the need for the adoption and implementation of a Regional Fish Spawning Aggregation Fisheries Management Plan by all member states. The document highlights the challenges faced, such as data scarcity and resource limitations, hindering the achievement of data-dependent recommendations. It also addresses the importance of establishing synchronized regional closed seasons for Nassau grouper and mutton snapper to safeguard their spawning aggregations. Furthermore, the text mentions the commitment to securing funding for data-dependent objectives and establishing a framework for regional monitoring of FSA management trends.
2023-03-15