NAFO enhances the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs)
The European Commission welcomes the decisions during the 37th annual meeting of NAFO (North Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, 21-25 September 2015, Halifax, Canada), which contain a strong commitment of its Contracting Parties to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems, by adopting Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for a number of stocks taking due account …
WCPFC – Annual Meeting
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) was established by the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPF Convention) which entered into force on 19 June 2004. Read more about the commission
SEAFO – 12th Annual Meeting
The South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) is an intergovernmental fisheries science and management body. SEAFOs primary purpose is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of all living marine resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean, and to safeguard the environment and marine ecosystems in which the resources …
ICCAT – Annual Meeting
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas is an inter-governmental fishery organization responsible for the conservation of tunas and tuna-like species in the Atlantic Ocean and its adjacent seas. ICCAT compiles fishery statistics from its members and from all entities fishing for these species in the Atlantic Ocean,coordinates …
CCSBT – Annual Meeting
Annual meetings of the Commission are hosted by Members in rotation, or at the Commission Headquarters in the event that a Member does not wish to host an annual meeting. The Commission consider matters including: (a) Interpretation or implementation of the Convention and measures adopted pursuant to it, such as …
CCAMLR Annual Meeting
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) was established by international convention in 1982 with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life. This was in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill resources, a keystone component of the Antarctic ecosystem and a history of over-exploitation …
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) -11th Scientific Committee
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) was established by the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPF Convention) which entered into force on 19 June 2004. Read more about the commission
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
About Us NAFO is an intergovernmental fisheries science and management organization that ensures the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery resources in the Northwest Atlantic. NAFO Fisheries NAFO manages the fisheries outside the EEZs of the coastal States in the international waters of the Northwest Atlantic. NAFO Science …
North Atlantic Salmon Commission (NASCO)
NASCO is an international organization, established by an inter-governmental Convention in 1984. The objective of NASCO is to conserve, restore, enhance and rationally manage Atlantic salmon through international cooperation taking account of the best available scientific information.