Countries Come Together to Prevent Irresponsible Fishing

Fifty-three countries and the European Community have begun discussions in Rome on how to better protect fragile deep sea fish species and habitats from irresponsible fishing practices.

In a series of meeting brokered by FAO, the countries will draft a set of international guidelines on how to responsibly manage deep sea fishing (DSF) and protect sensitive sea-bottom species and ecosystems in high seas areas outside of national jurisdictions.

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