Fisheries And Research For Tunas And Tuna Like Species In The Western Central Atlantic

Author : Robin Mahon,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251038708

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Fisheries and Research for Tunas and Tuna-like Species in the Western Central Atlantic by Robin Mahon,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

In the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) area, large pelagics contribute only about 6% of total landings, but are nonetheless significant for many countries. Large pelagic fishes are caught in all WECAFC states, and within the WECAFC region by several distant water fishing nations. However only 19 of 40 WECAFC Member States report catches to FAO. The fisheries range in scale and technological sophistication from artisanal fishers trolling from canoes to modern commercial longliners and purse seiners (mostly from distant water fishing nations). The available information on development of small-scale and large scale fleets targeting large pelagics, indicates a significant trend of increasing fishing capacity in the countries of the WECAFC region. Several species which are not assessed by ICCAT are of considerable importance in large pelagic fisheries in the WECAFC region. Overall, about half the landings of large pelagics in the WECAFC region are from species which are assessed. Existing institutional mechanisms are not adequate for management of shared or straddling fish stocks and those of highly migratory fish, as per the recent UN Agreement. Any such institution must have linkages with extraregional organisations, primarily ICCAT, and, in order to maximise efficiency and avoid duplication, should also be able to deal with shared, straddling and migratory fish stocks other than pelagics, for example, lobster and reef fishes with planktonic early life history stages. WECAFC, with modifications to its statutes, appears to be the most feasible existing organisation to adopt such a role.

Author : Jacek Majkowski,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251058067

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Global Fishery Resources of Tuna and Tuna-like Species by Jacek Majkowski,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Of the principal market species, the status of three of the 23 stocks is unknown; namely, albacore in the Mediterranean Sea and skipjack in the Atlantic (two stocks).

Author : Marine Resources Service (United Nations),Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251052670

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Review of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources by Marine Resources Service (United Nations),Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This publication updates the regular reviews of the state of the world's marine fishery resources, based mainly on official catch statistics throughout 2002 and relevant stock assessment and other complementary information available until 2004. It considers the global situation and major trends of world marine capture fish production, with detailed information for each FAO statistical area about catches and current state of exploitation, major trends and developments and stock assessment work undertaken in support of fisheries management. Other issues covered include: tunas and tuna-like species resources, world squid resources, deepwater fisheries, and long-term climate variability.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Committee to Review Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309051811

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An Assessment of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Committee to Review Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Pdf

This book reviews and evaluates the scientific basis of U.S. management of fisheries for Atlantic bluefin tuna. In particular, it focuses on the issues of stock structure and stock assessments used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service for management under the International Convention for the conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

Author : Arocha, F.,Narvaez, M.,Mendoza, J.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789251384695

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Review of biological data, spatial distribution of the stocks and ecological connectivity between areas beyond national jurisdiction and the exclusive economic zones in the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission region by Arocha, F.,Narvaez, M.,Mendoza, J. Pdf

This review was developed as a project in response to the needs of the Intersessional Working Group of WECAFC in its task of identifying key options and priorities. The review describes a group of selected species that are considered to be important to Member States of the WECAFC. It classifies them into transboundary and straddling/highly migratory stocks and their fisheries and provides information on the state of exploitation of the selected species. The review also considers the ecological connectivity between the high seas and the EEZs of coastal nations. Lastly, it highlights issues that need to be addressed to generate a sound scientific knowledge base in support of the strategic reorientation of the Commission.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251051070

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Management of Large Pelagic Fisheries in CARICOM Countries by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Large pelagic fish are important to the small-scale, commercial and recreational fisheries in many Caribbean Community countries. As most are transboundary, their management requires collaboration among countries in the context of international fisheries agreements. The FAO Technical Cooperation Programme project described in this report sought to assist CARICOM countries in formulating an approach to the development and management of large pelagic fisheries. The project compiled and reviewed a wide range of material, including status of resources, fishery harvest and post-harvest sectors, status of national and regional management initiatives, and the extent to which countries are engaged in international management activities such as those undertaken by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).

Author : Barbara Kwiatkowska,Alex G. Oude Elferink,Erik Molenaar,Alfred H. A. Soons
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9041110046

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International Organizations and the Law of the Sea by Barbara Kwiatkowska,Alex G. Oude Elferink,Erik Molenaar,Alfred H. A. Soons Pdf

Now in its 12th year, the "NILOS Documentary Yearbook" provides the reader with an excellent collection of documents related to ocean affairs and the law of the sea, issued each year by organizations, organs and bodies of the United Nations system. Documents of the UN General Assembly, Meeting of State Parties to the 1982 UN Law of the Sea Convention, ISBA, ITLOS, Follow-Up to the UN Straddling Fish Stocks and Small Island States Conferences, Panama Canal, ECOSOC, UNEP and UNCTAD are included first, followed by the documents of FAO, IAEA, IMO, UNESCO/IOC. As in the previous volumes, documents which were issued in the course of 1996 are reproduced, while other relevant documents are listed. The "NILOS Documentary Yearbook" has proved to be of invaluable assistance in facilitating access by the community of scholars and practitioners in ocean affairs and the law of the sea to essential documentation. The entry of the 1992 UN Law of the Sea Convention into force on 16th November 1994 and of the Part XI Agreement - on 28 July 1996, and progress in the implementation of Chapter 17 of Agenda 21, make continuation of this assistance of particular significance in the years to come. The members of the "Yearbook"'s Advisory Board are: Judges Abdul Koroma and Shigeru Oda of the ICJ, Judges Thomas Mensah, Dolliver Nelson and Tullio Treves of the ITLOS, as well as Rosalie Balkin, Edward Brown, Lee Kimball, Bernard Oxman and Shabtai Rosenne.

Author : Ivan Goodbody,Elizabeth M. Thomas-Hope
Publisher : Canoe Press (IL)
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9768125764

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Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean by Ivan Goodbody,Elizabeth M. Thomas-Hope Pdf

At the International Earth Summit convened in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, all nations of the world were mandated to protect the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. This collection introduces the reader to the major issues involved in the management of a number of resources critical to Caribbean development. The chapters discuss the sustainability of water, fisheries and agriculture in the region from a variety of perspectives. Particular emphasis is also given to the use of energy, recreation and coastal resource management and their impact on the fragile ecosystem. The book makes a contribution to the ongoing debate of sustainable environmental management within the region and the world.

Author : International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Tuna
ISBN : UVA:35007006943751

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Report - International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas by International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas Pdf

Author : Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UVA:35007000214951

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Commercial Fisheries Licensing Policy for Eastern Canada by Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans Pdf

This policy document provides fishermen, companies, and other interested Canadians with a clear, consistent statement of Fisheries and Oceans policy respecting the registration of commercial fishermen and vessels, and the issuance of fishing licences to persons in Eastern Canada. The policy document also provides objectives against which the approriateness and effectiveness of specific policy measures can be evaluated. The document covers the legislative background and licensing objectives; the general policy framework; vessel replacement rules for vessels less than 19.8m (65') length; appeal process and procedures; amendment procedures; and terminology used.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251052972

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Second Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of the FAO Project Management of Tuna Fishing Capacity: Conservation and Socio-economics by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This publication contains papers relating to the FAO project on tuna fisheries management. Topics discussed include: the development of tuna fisheries and resources, trends in tuna catches and market influences, the status of tuna stocks, fishing capacity of industrial tuna purse-seine and longline fleets, a global study of non-industrial tuna fisheries, problems of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and overcapacity of tuna fishing vessels.

Author : Barbara A. Block
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421429649

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The Future of Bluefin Tunas by Barbara A. Block Pdf

The most thorough and current account of scientific research on bluefin tunas—the largest, most sought-after tunas in the world Bluefin tunas are dominant keystone predators known for their impressive size, strength, endurance, and speed. Electronic tags have revealed that they can dive to great depths (over 6000 feet) and migrate vast distances—from frigid subpolar seas to warm tropical waters—for spawning. Prized for their rich taste and unique texture, bluefin tunas are also a worldwide commodity of great value. However, over the past few decades, overfishing throughout their range has led to significant population reductions. In The Future of Bluefin Tunas, Barbara A. Block brings together renowned bluefin experts from 15 different countries to share the latest information on the science, fisheries policy, and management decisions related to each of the three species within the Thunnus group—Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern. Synthesizing basic and applied research, the book delves into every aspect of these majestic fish, from their life history and genetic makeup to their ecology and migrations. Ichthyologists and marine scientists dedicated to the study of these fishes report on the latest stock assessments, explore the results of advances such as biologging and DNA sampling, and assess the potential of bluefin tuna aquaculture. The Future of Bluefin Tunas provides critical research findings to inform decisions that will impact tunas and the ocean ecosystems they affect. Scientists, fisheries managers, policymakers, and marine conservationists will take away key data from this timely volume to help them ensure these remarkable fish continue in perpetuity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251047715

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Report and Documentation of the International Workshop on Factors Contributing to Unsustainability and Overexploitation in Fisheries, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-8 February 2002 by Anonim Pdf

This publication contains the report of an international workshop (including discussion papers and notes submitted by participants) and the conclusions and recommendations adopted regarding sustainable fisheries management. Issues discussed include: key aspects contributing to fisheries unsustainability and overexploitation; the best practical approaches to address these factors; and whether current international fisheries instruments sufficiently address these issues.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : UCSD:31822033859109

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FAO Fisheries Technical Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jason S. Link,Anthony R. Marshak
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192655431

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Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management by Jason S. Link,Anthony R. Marshak Pdf

Ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) is rapidly becoming the default approach in global fisheries management. The clarity of what EBFM means is sharpening each year and there is now a real need to evaluate progress and assess the effectiveness and impacts. By examining a suite of over 90 indicators (including socioeconomic, governance, environmental forcing, major pressures, systems ecology, and fisheries criteria) for 9 major US fishery ecosystem jurisdictions, the authors systematically track the progress the country has made towards advancing EBFM and making it an operational reality. The assessment covers a wide range of data in both time (multiple decades) and space (from the tropics to the poles, representing over 10% of the world's ocean surface area). The authors view progress towards the implementation of EBFM as synonymous with improved management of living marine resources in general, and highlight the findings from a national perspective. Although US-centric, the lessons learned are directly applicable for all parts of the global ocean. Much work remains, but significant progress has already been made to better address many of the challenges facing the sustainable management of our living marine resources. This is an essential and accessible reference for all fisheries professionals who are currently practicing, or progressing towards, ecosystem-based fisheries management. It will also be of relevance and use to researchers, teachers, managers, and graduate students in marine ecology, fisheries biology, biological oceanography, global change biology, conservation biology, and marine resource management.