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AlaskaResponsibleFisheriesManagement(RFM)CertificationProgramGuidancetoPerformanceEvaluationfortheCertificationofWildCaptureandEnhancedFisheriesinAlaskaDraftVersion1.3September2015
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RoleoftheAlaskaSeafoodMarketingInstitute
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a public-private partnership between theStateofAlaskaandtheAlaskaseafoodindustryestablishedtofostereconomicdevelopmentoftheStatefisheries.ASMIisplayingakeyroleintherepositioningofAlaska’sseafoodindustryasacompetitivemarket-drivenfoodproduction industry. ItsworktoboostthevalueofAlaska’sseafoodproductportfolioisaccomplishedthroughpartnershipswithretailgrocers,foodservicedistributors, restaurant chains, foodservice operators, universities, culinary schools, and themedia. Itconductsconsumercampaigns,public relationsandadvertisingactivities,andalignswithindustryeffortsformaximumeffectiveness.ASMIalsofunctionsasabrandmanageroftheAlaskaSeafoodfamilyofbrands.
PurposeofthisPublication
ThispublicationdescribestheguidanceforassessmentusedintheevaluationofapplicantfisheriestotheAlaskaResponsibleFisheriesManagement(RFM)CertificationProgram.IncludedarethespecificperformancelevelsforeachclausegivenintheConformanceCriteriaoftheAlaskaRFMProgramthatmustbemettodemonstratecertificationstatus.Successfulapplicantswillbeawardedtheclaimofaresponsiblymanagedfisheryforsustainableuse.
Incombinationwiththenormativedocumentsoftheaccreditedcertificationprogram,thispublicationwillprovide1)recommendationsforassessorsoperatingonbehalfofqualifiedcertificationbodiesregardingconsistentapplicationofperformanceevaluationoffisheriesagainsttheAlaskaRFMConformanceCriteria,2)understandingofhowlevelsofconformanceforagivenfisheryarederived,3)guidancetoassessorsforevaluatingfisheryapplicants,and4)guidancetofisheryapplicantsregardingcertificationrequirements.
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1 Contents
ListofTables2I. GuidancetoPerformanceEvaluation3a) ConformanceCriteria,ConfidenceRatings,andPerformanceEvaluationOutcomes5b) PerformanceEvaluationParameters6II. GuidancetoPerformanceEvaluationforAlaskaRFMConformanceCriteria8a) TheFisheriesManagementSystem8b) ScienceandStockAssessmentActivities40c) ThePrecautionaryApproach62d) ManagementMeasures72e) Implementation,MonitoringandControl92f) SeriousImpactsontheFisheryontheEcosystem101
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Table1.Definitionsofperformanceevaluationoutcomes 4
Table2.Fisheryfailsthresholdsperconformancecriteriacategory 5
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ConformanceCriteria,ConfidenceRatings,andPerformanceEvaluationOutcomesIntheAlaskaResponsibleFisheriesManagement(RFM)assessmentprocess,clausesoftheconformancecriteriaarescoredusingconfidenceratings.Ahighconfidenceratingsignifiesfullconformancetoaclause.Amediumconfidenceratingresultsfromeithergapsininformationtodemonstrateconformancetoaclause,whichmaybeclarifiedduringthecertificationprocess,orfromlimitedevidenceofconformancetoaclause.Alowconfidenceratingsignifiesabsenceofevidence.Anon-conformance(NC)isassignedwhenevidenceorinformationacquiredisinsufficienttomeettheintentoftheclause(Table1).Detailedexplanationsareprovidedbelow.
FullConformance–HighConfidenceRating
Sufficientinformation/evidenceisavailabletodemonstratefullconformancetoaclause.Inthesecasesahighconfidenceratingisassigned.SufficientevidenceisthatwhichallowsobjectivedeterminationbytheAssessmentTeamthatafisheryfullycomplieswithagivenclauseintheAlaskaRFMConformanceCriteria.
MinorNon-Conformance–MediumConfidenceRating
Information/evidenceisbroadlyavailabletodemonstrateconformancetoaclausealthoughtherearelimitedgapsininformationthat,ifavailable,couldclarifyaspectsofconformanceandallowtheAssessmentTeamtoassignahighconfidencerating.Inthesecases,aminorimprovementisneededtoachievefullconformance.Foramediumconfidencerating,aminornon-conformanceisassigned.TheAssessmentTeamwillrequestfurtherclarificationofinformationwiththeApplicantandmanagementorganizationsandthismayresultintheassignmentoffullconformancetoaclause.
MajorNon-Conformance–MediumConfidenceRating
Information/evidenceislimitedtodemonstrateconformancetoaclause.Inthesecases,amajorimprovementisneededtoachievefullconformance.Foramediumconfidencerating,amajornon-conformanceisassigned.TheAssessmentTeamwillrequestfurtherclarificationofinformationwiththeApplicantandmanagementorganizationstoconfirmthenon-conformance.Wherefurther,substantiveevidenceismadeavailable,assignmentofeitherminornon-conformanceorfullconformancetoaclausemayoccur.
CriticalNon-Conformance–LowConfidenceRating
Information/evidenceiscompletelyabsentorcontradictivetodemonstrateconformancetoaclause.Absenceofinformation/evidenceresultsinalowconfidencerating.Inthesecases,acriticalnon-conformanceisassigned.Acriticalnon-conformancewillstopthecertificationassessment,unlesstheApplicantisabletoprovideinformation/evidencethatdemonstrateshigherconformanceofthefisherythanthatinitiallyassessed.
Table1.Definitionsofperformanceevaluationoutcomes
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FullConformance Whenfullconformancetotherequirementsofaclauseisdemonstrated.
MinorNon-Conformance
Whenaminorgapininformation/evidencerequiredthatdemonstratesfullconformancetoaclauseisdetermined.
MajorNon-Conformance
Whenamajorgapininformation/evidencerequiredthatdemonstratesfullconformancetoaclauseisdetermined.
CriticalNon-Conformance
Whenacompleteabsenceofinformation/evidencerequiredthatdemonstratefullconformancetoaclauseisdetermined.
Table2presentsthenon-conformancelimitsbeforeafisheryfailsassessment.Acriticalnon-conformanceresultsinthefisheryfailingtheassessment.
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Categoryofconformancecriteria
No.ofclauses
Maximumno.ofnon-conformances(NC)allowedpercategory
CriticalNC MajorNC MinorNC
A)FisheryManagementSystem
30
NoCriticalNCareallowed;
1CriticalNC=Fail.
1MajorNCallowedperCategory(A-F).
3MinorNCsallowedperCategory(A-F).
B)ScienceandStockAssessmentActivities
20
C)ThePrecautionaryApproach
9
D)ManagementMeasures
20
E)Implementation,MonitoringandControl
9
F)SeriousImpactsoftheFisheryontheEcosystem
35
SUMCategoriesA-F(seeabove)
123
NoCriticalNCareallowed;
1CriticalNC=Fail.
Upto6MajorNCs(providednomorethan1MajorNCinanyonecategory)
SeeTable3.
Upto18MinorNCs(providednoMajorNCinthesamecategoryandnomorethan3MinorNCsinanyonecategory)
SeeTable3.
PerformanceEvaluationParametersIntheassessmentprocess,eachsupportingclauseisassociatedwithscoringguidancetoensurecontinuityandconsistencyacrossfisheriesandAssessmentTeams.ScoringisbasedonasystematicapproachtotheassessmentofthefisheryagainsteachclauseusingaseriesofEvaluationParameters(EPs):Process,CurrentStatusandEffectiveness,andEvidenceBasis.
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discussed(highconfidencerating=fullconformance;mediumconfidencerating=minorormajornon-conformance;lowconfidencerating=criticalnon-conformance).TheseEPsbreakdownaclauseusingtheperformancerelatedparametersbelow.
Process
ThisEPrequiresthatevidenceisprovidedontheprocessorsystemusedbyafisherymanagementorganizationtoimplementormaintainkeyaspectsoffisherymanagementpractices.Examplesmayincludesystemsfordatacollection,lawsandregulations,stockassessment,andenforcement.Ifevidenceonthecurrentprocess/systemofagivenprocess-basedrequirementisscarceornonexistent,thenthisEPisnotsatisfiedresultinginnon-conformance.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness
ThisEPrequiresthatthecurrentstatus,appropriatenessandeffectivenessofanaspectoffisheriesmanagementpracticesaredemonstrated.Examplesincludedatacollected,resultsofstockassessmentincludingstockstatus,andenforcementdata.Ifevidenceonthecurrentstatus/effectivenessofagivenoutput-basedrequirementisscarceornonexistent,thenthisEPisnotsatisfiedresultinginnon-conformance.
EvidenceBasis
ThisEPrequiresthattheavailability/quality/adequacyoftheevidencethatisthebaseforscoringagivenclauseisassessed.Ifevidenceavailability(e.g.,studies,reports,otherdata,andregulations)isscarce,lowqualityornon-existent,thenthisEPisnotsatisfiedresultinginnon-conformance.
TheAssessmentTeamfollowstheseguidelineswhenscoringaclause:
• If all EPs are satisfied, the clause is scored with a High Confidence Rating (FullConformance).
• If one EP (i.e. any) is not satisfied, the clause is scored with aMedium ConfidenceRating(MinorNon-Conformance).
• IftwoEPs(i.e.any)arenotsatisfied,theclause isscoredwithaMediumConfidenceRating(MajorNon-Conformance).
• IfmorethantwoEPs(any)arenotsatisfied,theclauseisscoredwithaLowConfidenceRating(CriticalNon-Conformance).
Notethatforsomeconformancecriteria,notallEPsareapplicable.ThisisbecausenotallConformanceCriteriaclausesrequirethepresenceofaprocess(e.g.,aformalprocedure),andnotallclausesrequireanevaluationofthecurrentstatus,theappropriatenessandtheeffectivenessofthesubjectmatter.Thebalancedependsontheconstructionandtypeofsupportingclauseanditsrequirements.Forinstance,Currentstatus/Appropriateness/Effectivenesscanbeusedincombinationorindividually,dependingon
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adequacyoftheEvidenceBasisandthisEPisconsistentthroughoutallclauses.WhenoneEPisnotrequired,guidanceisstructuredsothatthebalanceofrequirementsofotherEPsisalwaysthreeormore.Inthisway,abalanceofrequirementsforeachclauseisprovidedforthescoringprocess.
TheRFMstandardandrelatedguidanceisapplicabletogovernanceandmanagementsystemsforsmallscaleand/ordatalimitedfisheries,whereappropriate,providedtheirperformancecanbe objectively verified, with due consideration to the availability of data and the fact thatmanagementsystemscandiffersubstantiallyfordifferenttypesandscalesoffisheries.
ConformanceCriteria
A. TheFisheriesManagementSystem
1.ThereshallbeastructuredandlegallymandatedmanagementsystembaseduponandrespectingInternational,Nationalandlocalfisherylaws,fortheresponsibleutilizationofthestockunderconsiderationandconservationofthemarineenvironment.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.3/7.1.4/7.1.9/7.3.1/7.3.2/7.3.4/7.6.8/7.7.1/10.3.1
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FAOEco(2011)35,37.3
1.1 Thereshallbeaneffectivelegalandadministrativeframeworkestablishedatlocalandnationallevelappropriateforfisheryresourceconservationandmanagement.Themanagementsystemandthefisheryoperateincompliancewiththerequirementsoflocal,nationalandinternationallawsandregulations,includingtherequirementsofanyregionalfisheriesmanagementagreement.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.7.1FAOEco(2009)28FAOEco(2011)35
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Thelegalandadministrativeframeworkisnoteffective,established,andappropriateforfisheryresourceconservationandmanagement.Inaddition,themanagementsystemandthefisherydonotoperateincompliancewithrelevantfisherymanagementrequirements.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thelegalandadministrativeframeworkisinsufficientlyeffective,established,andappropriateforfisheryresourceconservationandmanagement.Inaddition,themanagementsystemandthefisheryoperateinsufficientlyincompliancewithrelevantfisherymanagementrequirements.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thelegalandadministrativeframeworkismoderatelyeffective,established,andappropriateforfisheryresourceconservationandmanagement.Inaddition,themanagementsystemandthefisheryoperateonlymoderatelyincompliancewithrelevantfisherymanagementrequirements.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Effectivelegalandadministrativeframeworkestablishedatthelocalandnationallevelisappropriateforfisheryresourceconservationandmanagement.Inaddition,themanagementsystemandthefisheryoperateincompliancewiththerequirementsoflocal,nationalandinternationallawsandregulations,includingtherequirementsofanyregionalfisheriesmanagementagreement.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Managementagenciesarephysicallyandlegallyestablishedatlocalandnationallevel.
Currentstatus:Theoutputofthemanagementorganization(s)isinlinewithfisheryresourcemanagementneeds.Examplesmayincluderulemaking,scientificresearch,stockandecosystemassessments,implementationofrulesandregulations,andenforcementactivities.
Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Themanagementframeworkisappropriateformanagingtheresource.Forexample,thelargertheexploitation,vulnerability,orrisksofafishstock,themoreworkandprecisionshallbefocusedinmanagingtheresource.Thisshallbedoneincompliancewithlegislativeandregulatoryrequirementsatthelocal,nationalandinternationallevel,includingtherequirementsofanyregionalfisheriesmanagementagreement.Themanagementsystemshallnotbesubjecttocontinualunresolvedorrepeateddisputesorpoliticalinstability.
EvidenceBasis:Evaluateavailability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefishery
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compositioncontributingtoitsresilience)overitsentireareaofdistribution,2)theareathroughwhichthespeciesmigratesduringitslifecycleand3)otherbiologicalcharacteristicsofthestock.
FAOECO(2009)30.3FAOECO(2011)37.3
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Managementmeasuresdonotconsider1)thewholestockbiologicalunit(i.e.structureandcompositioncontributingtoitsresilience)overitsentireareaofdistribution,2)theareathroughwhichthespeciesmigratesduringitslifecycleand3)otherbiologicalcharacteristicsofthestock.
Lackinginallparameters.
Managementmeasuresinsufficientlyconsider1)thewholestockbiologicalunit(i.e.structureandcompositioncontributingtoitsresilience)overitsentireareaofdistribution,2)theareathroughwhichthespeciesmigratesduringitslifecycleand3)otherbiologicalcharacteristicsofthestock.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Managementmeasuresmoderatelyconsider1)thewholestockbiologicalunit(i.e.structureandcompositioncontributingtoitsresilience)overitsentireareaofdistribution,2)theareathroughwhichthespeciesmigratesduringitslifecycleand3)otherbiologicalcharacteristicsofthestock.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Managementmeasuresconsider1)thewholestockbiologicalunit(i.e.structureandcompositioncontributingtoitsresilience)overitsentireareaofdistribution,2)theareathroughwhichthespeciesmigratesduringitslifecycleand3)otherbiologicalcharacteristicsofthestock.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Noteonconsiderationofbiologicalunityandotherbiologicalcharacteristics.Biologicalunityandbiologicalcharacteristicsshallbeinterpretedasrelatingtothestabilityorresilienceofthestock–i.e.itsabilitytorecoverfromorresistashockordisturbance,suchastheimpactofafishery.Themanagementsystemmustconsidertherelativeabilityofthestocktorecoverfromorresistpotentialnegativeimpacts.Characteristicsconsideredshallincludegrowth,fecundity,reproduction,lifespan,spawningcycle,populationdynamics,impactofgeartype,andessentialhabitat(s)needsandavailability.Wherelifecycleandotherbiologicalcharacteristicsareunknown,themanagementsystemshallensuretheseuncertaintiesarefactoredintoassessmentandmanagingpractices,aspertheprecautionaryapproach
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness:Ifabiologicalstockunitextendsoverthejurisdictionoftwoormorecountriestoanyextent(eitherbydistributionormigration),thenexploitationbyallpartiesshallbeconsideredwhendefiningexploitationlevelsanddeterminingstockhealthtoavoidoverfishing/depletionoftheresource.Thescoringofthisparametershallconsiderthatsignificantmigrationmaytakeaspeciesoutsidethejurisdictionofthemanagingagency(e.g.forsignificantfeedingorontogenicmigration).
Effectiveness:Managersshouldconductanassessmentofstockstructureandcompositionastheserelatetostockresilienceoveritsentiredistributionarea.Theunderlyingobjectiveistopreservegeneticvariabilitybetweenandwithinspecies,andavoidlocalizeddepletions(overallaffectingthestockcontributingtoitsresilienceandstability).Thisassessmentshallconsider,whenappropriate,demographicindependenceofpopulationsorstocks(i.e.,ifacomponentstockofaspeciesisdemographicallyindependentfromanotherbecauseitisgeneticallydifferent,hassignificantdifferenceinage-structure,orifthereisinsignificantexchangeamonggroupsduetodistance,environmentalbarriers,orotherreasons).
Effectiveness:Thespeciesmayspendaportionofitslife(migrationforfeeding,growthorreproduction)inbothfreshand
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mustbeaccountedforwhenassessingstockhealth.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludethepresenceofgeneticstudies,age-structuredata,stockassessmentsorotherrelevantinformationconfirmingthebiologicalunitofthestock.
1.2.1 Previouslyagreedmanagementmeasuresestablishedandappliedinthesameregionshallbetakenintoaccountbymanagement.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.3.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Previouslyagreedmanagementmeasuresestablishedandappliedinthesameregionarenotconsidered.
Lackinginallparameters.
Previouslyagreedmanagementmeasuresestablishedandappliedinthesameregionareinsufficientlyconsidered.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Previouslyagreedmanagementmeasuresestablishedandappliedinthesameregionaremoderatelyconsidered.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Previouslyagreedmanagementmeasuresestablishedandappliedinthesameregionaretakenintoaccountbymanagement.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Takenintoaccountmeans“includedandaccountedinthebasisofmanagementdecisions”.“Previouslyagreedmeasures”includeslocalornationallawsorregulations,andalsoanymanagementmeasuresputintoplacebyRFMOs.Previousdecisionscanbereneged,alteredandupdatedormaintainedintactbutmustbeincludedinthedecisionmakingprocess.Ifpreviouslyagreedmeasuresarereneged,alteredorupdated,thereshallbeascientificbasisforthechanges.Nottakenintoaccountmayrefertomanagementmeasuresthatareignoredalthoughmaybestilllegallybindinginthefishery.
Process:Thereisaprocessorsystemthatallowsthecontinuityandupdatingofpreviouslyagreedandimplementedmanagementmeasures.Examplesmayincludeaspecificreviewprocessormanagementplanwherethesemeasurescanbeclearlyidentifiedandcontinuedimplementationandupdatingcanbecarriedout.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Previouslyagreed-uponmanagementmeasuresestablishedandappliedinthesameregionareincludedandpartofcurrentmanagementdecisions.Examplesmayincludeinternationalorotheragreementsnothonoredbythemanagementsystemoramanagementagency.Themanagementsystemiseffectivelycontinuingimplementationofagreedmanagementmeasures.
EvidenceBasis:Documentaryevidenceisavailablesupportingtheabove.
1.3 Where transboundary, straddling or highlymigratory fish stocks and high seas fish stocks areexploited by two or more States, the applicant management organizations concerned shallcooperateandtakepartinformalfisherycommissionorarrangementsthathavebeenappointedtoensureeffectiveconservationandmanagementofthestock(s)inquestion.
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(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC0MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Thereisnocooperationinformalfisherycommissionorarrangementsthathavebeenappointedtoensureeffectiveconservationandmanagementofthestock(s)inquestion.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientcooperationinformalfisherycommissionorarrangementsthathavebeenappointedtoensureeffectiveconservationandmanagementofthestock(s)inquestion.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatecooperationinformalfisherycommissionorarrangementsthathavebeenappointedtoensureeffectiveconservationandmanagementofthestock(s)inquestion.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Wheretransboundary,straddlingorhighlymigratoryfishstocksandhighseasfishstocksareexploitedbytwoormoreStates,theapplicantmanagementorganizationsconcernedcooperateandtakepartinformalfisherycommissionorarrangementsthathavebeenappointedtoensureeffectiveconservationandmanagementofthestock(s)inquestion.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Thisclausequalifiesonlyifstockiseithertransboundary,straddling,highlymigratory,orhighseas.Ifnot,thisclauseisNOTAPPLICABLE.Thisclauseisjustifiedbytheevidenceprovidedinclause1.2.Wheresub-stocksarereferredtoaspartofanoverallstockthereshallbesufficientinformationonbiology,distribution,andlifecyclethatdemonstratesthedegreeofassociationordisassociation,andbasisforthemanagementapproachtaken,topreventrecruitmentfailureofthestockorothernegativeimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichtheapplicantorganization(s)cooperatesforthemanagementofthetransboundarystock.Thismechanismhasthesustainableinternationalexploitationofthestockasitsmainobjective.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethatthemechanismdescribedintheprocessparameteriseffectiveatensuringthestockissustainablyexploited.Thiscantaketheformofevidencethatthestockisnotoverfishedorsubjecttooverfishingacrosstheentiretyoftherangeofthebiologicalstock.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludeproofofformalagreements,recordsofmeetingsanddecisions.
1.3.1 Conservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedforsuchstockwithinthe jurisdictionof therelevantStates forshared,straddling,highseasandhighlymigratorystocks, shallbecompatible.Compatibilityshallbeachievedinamannerconsistentwiththerights,competencesandinterestsoftheStatesconcerned.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.3,7.1.4,7.1.5,7.3.2,10.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
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managementmeasuresforthestockinquestion.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientcompatibilityofmanagementmeasuresforthestockinquestion.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatecompatibilityofmanagementmeasuresforthestockinquestion.
Lackinginoneparameter.
ConservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedforsuchstockwithinthejurisdictionoftherelevantStatesforshared,straddling,highseasandhighlymigratorystocks,arecompatible.Compatibilityisachievedinamannerconsistentwiththerights,competencesandinterestsoftheStatesconcerned.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notethisclausequalifiesonlyifstockiseithertransboundary,straddling,highlymigratory,orhighseas.Ifnot,thisclauseisNOTAPPLICABLE.Thisclauseisjustifiedbytheevidenceprovidedinclause1.2.Compatibilityofmanagementmeasuresdoesnotmeanidenticalmanagementmeasuresbuttheapproachshallbeconsistentwithrespecttotheoverallmanagementandconservationgoalsofthesharedorstraddlingstock.
Process:Identificationofcommonobjectivesformaintenanceofstockbiomass.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Implementationofmeasuresfittoachievethecommonobjectivesmentionedabove(i.e.,similarharvestratesbasedonstockstatus,commonrebuildingobjectivesfordepletedstocks).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludeproofofformalagreements,recordsofmeetingsanddecisions,stockassessmentandotherreports.
1.4AStatenotmember/participantofasub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationshallcooperate, in accordancewith relevant international agreements and law, in the conservation andmanagementoftherelevantfisheriesresourcesbygivingeffecttoanyrelevantmeasuresadoptedbysuchorganization/arrangement.
FAOCCRF7.1.5
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thenon-memberor Thenon-memberor Thenon-memberor TheStatenon-memberor
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givingeffecttoanyrelevantmeasuresadoptedbysuchorganizationorarrangement.
Lackinginallparameters.
participantStateisinsufficientlygivingeffecttoanyrelevantmeasuresadoptedbysuchorganizationorarrangement.
Lackingintwoparameters.
participantStateismoderatelygivingeffecttoanyrelevantmeasuresadoptedbysuchorganizationorarrangement.
Lackinginoneparameter.
participantofasub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationcooperates,inaccordancewithrelevantinternationalagreementsandlaw,intheconservationandmanagementoftherelevantfisheriesresourcesbygivingeffecttoanyrelevantmeasuresadoptedbysuchorganizationorarrangement.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notethisclausequalifiesonlyifstockiseithertransboundary,straddling,highlymigratory,orhighseas.Ifnot,thisclauseisNOTAPPLICABLE.Thisclauseisjustifiedbytheevidenceprovidedinclause1.2.
Process:Thereisongoingcooperationinstockassessment,datasharing,andotheractivities.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Relevantmeasuresareimplementedbynon-membercountry.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsdetailingresultsofcommonsurveysoracceptableharvestrates.
1.4.1 States seeking to take any action through a non-fishery organization which may affect theconservationandmanagementmeasurestakenbyacompetentsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationorarrangementshallconsultwiththelatter,inadvancetotheextentpracticable,andtakeitsviewsintoaccount.
FAOCCRF7.3.5
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnopriorconsultationwiththefisheriesmanagementorganization/arrangement.
Thereisinsufficientpriorconsultationwiththefisheriesmanagementorganization/arrangement.
Thereismoderatepriorconsultationwiththefisheriesmanagementorganization/arrangement.
TheStateseekingtotakeanyactionthroughanon-fisheryorganizationwhichmayaffecttheconservationandmanagementmeasurestaken
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
byacompetentsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationorarrangementconsultswiththelatter,inadvancetotheextentpracticable,andtakeitsviewsintoaccount.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notethisclausequalifiesonlyifstockiseithertransboundary,straddling,highlymigratory,orhighseas.Ifnot,thisclauseisNOTAPPLICABLE.Thisclauseisjustifiedbytheevidenceprovidedinclause1.2.
Process:Thereisahistoryofpriorconsultation.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theviewsofthemanagingfisheryorganizationaretakenintoaccount.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsdetailingactiontakenbythestateinquestion.
1.5 The Applicant fishery’s management system shall actively foster cooperation between Stateswith regard to 1) information gathering and exchange, 2) fisheries research, 3) fisheriesmanagement,and4)fisheriesdevelopment.
FAOCCRF7.3.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
TheApplicantfishery’smanagementsystemdoesnotactivelyfostercooperationbetweenstates.
TheApplicantfishery’smanagementsystemfostersinsufficientcooperationbetweenstateswithregardtoinformationgatheringandexchange,fisheriesresearch,fisheriesmanagement,andfisheriesdevelopment.
TheApplicantfishery’smanagementsystemfostersmoderatecooperationbetweenstateswithregardtoinformationgatheringandexchange,fisheriesresearch,fisheriesmanagement,andfisheriesdevelopment.
TheApplicantfishery’smanagementsystemfostersactiveinternationalcooperationonfisherymatterswithregardtoinformationgatheringandexchange,fisheriesresearch,fisheriesmanagement,andfisheriesdevelopment.
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notethisclausequalifiesonlyifstockiseithertransboundary,straddling,highlymigratory,orhighseas.Ifnot,thisclauseisNOTAPPLICABLE.Thisclauseisjustifiedbytheevidenceprovidedinclause1.2.
Process:Theextenttowhichaformalprocessorsystemisavailable.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Levelofactivity,applicationandlevelofengagement.
EvidenceBasis:Outputsfromactivity(e.g.,reports,minutes,commonorcollectivethemes).
1.6 States and sub-regional or regional fisheriesmanagement organizations and arrangements, asappropriate, shall agree on the means by which the activities of such organizations andarrangementswillbefinanced,bearinginmind,interalia,therelativebenefitsderivedfromthefishery and the differing capacities of countries to provide financial and other contributions.Where appropriate, and when possible, such organizations and arrangements shall aim torecoverthecostsoffisheriesconservation,managementandresearch.
FAOCCRF7.7.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
TheStateandsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsandarrangements,asappropriatedonotagreeonthemeansbywhichtheactivitiesofsuchorganizationsandarrangementsarefinanced.
TheStateandsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsandarrangements,asappropriate,insufficientlyagreeonthemeansbywhichtheactivitiesofsuchorganizationsandarrangementsarefinanced.
TheStateandsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsandarrangements,asappropriate,moderatelyagreeonthemeansbywhichtheactivitiesofsuchorganizationsandarrangementsarefinanced.
Agreementonthemeansbywhichtheactivitiesofsuchorganizationsandarrangementsarefinanced.Whereappropriate,andwhenpossible,suchorganizationsandarrangementsaimtorecoverthecostsoffisheriesconservation,managementand
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
research.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisanagreed-uponsystemtofinancethefisherymanagementorganizationsandarrangements.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thefisherymanagementorganizationsandarrangementsarecurrentlyfinancedusingacostrecoveryorothersystem.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludedatashowingtheexpenditureandcostrecoveryderivedfromfisheriesmanagement.
1.6.1 Without prejudice to relevant international agreements, States shall encourage banks andfinancialinstitutionsnottorequire,asaconditionofaloanormortgage,fishingvesselsorfishingsupportvesselstobeflaggedinajurisdictionotherthanthatoftheStateofbeneficialownershipwheresucharequirementwouldhavetheeffectofincreasingthelikelihoodofnon-compliancewithinternationalconservationandmanagementmeasures.
FAOCCRF7.8.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
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banksandfinancialinstitutionstorequire,asaconditionofaloanormortgage,fishingvesselsorfishingsupportvesselstobeflaggedinajurisdictionotherthanthatoftheStateofbeneficialownership.
Lackinginallparameters.
TheStateinsufficientlyencouragesbanksandfinancialinstitutionsnottorequire,asaconditionofaloanormortgage,fishingvesselsorfishingsupportvesselstobeflaggedinajurisdictionotherthanthatoftheStateofbeneficialownership.
Lackingintwoparameters.
TheStateonlymoderatelyencouragesbanksandfinancialinstitutionsnottorequire,asaconditionofaloanormortgage,fishingvesselsorfishingsupportvesselstobeflaggedinajurisdictionotherthanthatoftheStateofbeneficialownership.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStateencouragesbanksandfinancialinstitutionsnottorequire,asaconditionofaloanormortgage,fishingvesselsorfishingsupportvesselstobeflaggedinajurisdictionotherthanthatoftheStateofbeneficialownershipwheresucharequirementwouldhavetheeffectofincreasingthelikelihoodofnon-compliancewithinternationalconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Thefisheryforthestockunderconsiderationoccursoutsidetheexclusiveeconomiczone(EEZ),thereisevidenceforpresenceofflagsofconvenience,andforIUUfishing.NotApplicableotherwise.
Process:Thereisasystemthatencouragesbankstorequirevesselstobeflaggedoutsidethejurisdictionofinterest.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisregulationthatdirectsforvesselstobeflaggedoutsidethestate’sjurisdiction.ThefisheryforthestockunderconsiderationoccursoutsideEEZ,andthereareflagsofconvenienceoperationspresent,orevidenceofillegal,unreported,andunregulatedfishing.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludedatashowingfisheryoperationbyvesselsflyingaflagdifferentfromthatofthestatewherefishinggeographicallyoccurs.
1.7 Procedures shall be in place to keep the efficacy of current conservation and managementmeasures and theirpossible interactionsunder continuous review to reviseor abolish them inthelightofnewinformation.• Reviewproceduresshallbeestablishedwithinthemanagementsystem.• Amechanismforrevisionofmanagementmeasuresshallexist.
FAOCCRF7.6.8
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
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placetoreviewtheefficiencyofcurrentconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveproceduresinplacetoreviewtheefficiencyofcurrentconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveproceduresinplacetoreviewtheefficiencyofcurrentconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Proceduresareinplacetokeeptheefficacyofcurrentconservationandmanagementmeasuresandtheirpossibleinteractionsundercontinuousreviewtoreviseorabolishtheminthelightofnewinformation.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaproceduretoreviewmanagementmeasures.Theprocedureincludestheuseofoutcomeindicatorsagainstwhichthesuccessofmanagementmeasuresinachievingspecificmanagementobjectivesismeasured.Theprocedurecoversallmanagementmeasures,includingthoserelatingtothesustainableexploitationofthetargetstock,themitigationofnegativeimpactsonnon-targetspeciesthroughbycatch,discarding,andindirecteffects,andtheprotectionofETPspeciesandthephysicalenvironment.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:If,asaresultofthereviewprocess,itisdeterminedthatmanagementmeasuresarenotachievingthespecificmanagementobjectivestheyaredesignedtoachieve,theyarerevisedandupdatedasappropriate.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludedatashowingrecentregulationrevisions.
1.8 Themanagementarrangementsanddecisionmakingprocessesforthefisheryshallbeorganizedinatransparentmanner.• Managementarrangements,• Decisionmaking.
FAOCCRF7.1.9
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnotransparencyinmanagementarrangementsanddecisionmaking
Thereisinsufficienttransparencyinmanagementarrangements
Thereismoderatetransparencyinmanagementarrangements
Themanagementarrangementsanddecisionmakingprocessesforthefisheryareorganizedina
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Lackinginallparameters.
anddecisionmakingprocesses.
Lackingintwoparameters.
anddecisionmakingprocesses.
Lackinginoneparameter.
transparentmanner.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
CurrentStatus:Thereistransparencyinmanagementarrangements.
Effectiveness:Thereistransparencyindecisionmakingprocesses.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincluderecordsofthemanagementarrangementsanddecisionmakingprocesses.
1.9 Management organizations not party to the Agreement to promote compliance withinternationalconservationandmanagementmeasuresbyvesselsfishinginthehighseasshallbeencouraged to accept the Agreement and to adopt laws and regulations consistent with theprovisionsoftheAgreement.
FAOCCRF8.2.6
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
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Agreementandconsistentlawsandregulations.
Lackinginallparameters.
ThemanagementsystemhasacceptedtheAgreementbutwithinsufficientadoptionofconsistentlawsandregulations.
Lackingintwoparameters.
ThemanagementsystemhasacceptedtheAgreementbutwithmoderateadoptionofconsistentlawsandregulations.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheFisheryManagementorganizationispartytotheAgreementtopromotecompliancewithinternationalconservationandmanagementmeasuresbyvesselsfishinginthehighseasorhasadoptedlawsandregulationsconsistentwiththeprovisionsoftheAgreement.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotApplicableifthefisherydoesnotoccurinhighseas.
Process:TheAgreementisacceptedandrelevantregulationadopted.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theselawsareregulatinghighseasfishingactivity.Describehowtheyaccomplishthis.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsonthemanagementofhighseasfishingactivities.
2. Managementorganizationsshallparticipateincoastalareamanagementinstitutionalframeworks,decision-makingprocessesandactivitiesrelatedtothefisheryanditsusers,insupportofsustainableandintegratedresourceuse,andconflictavoidance.
FAOCCRF(1995)10.1.1/10.1.2/10.1.4/10.2.1/10.2.2/10.2.4
2.1 An appropriate policy, legal and institutional framework shall be adopted in order to achievesustainableand integrateduseof livingmarine resources, taking intoaccount1) the fragilityofcoastalecosystemsandfinitenatureoftheirnaturalresources;2)allowingfordeterminationofthe possible uses of coastal resources and govern access to them, 3) taking into account therightsandneedsofcoastalcommunitiesandtheircustomarypracticestotheextentcompatiblewithsustainabledevelopment.Insettingpoliciesforthemanagementofcoastalareas,4)Statesshalltakedueaccountoftherisksanduncertaintiesinvolved.
FAOCCRF(1995)10.1.1,10.1.3,10.2.3
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(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Anappropriatepolicy,legalandinstitutionalframeworksisnotadoptedinordertoachievesustainableandintegrateduseoflivingmarineresources,takingintoaccount1)thefragilityofcoastalecosystemsandfinitenatureoftheirnaturalresources;2)allowingfordeterminationofthepossibleusesofcoastalresourcesandgovernaccesstothem,3)takingintoaccounttherightsandneedsofcoastalcommunitiesandtheircustomarypracticestotheextentcompatiblewithsustainabledevelopment,while4)takingdueaccountoftherisksanduncertaintiesinvolvedinsettingpoliciesforthemanagementofcoastalareas.
Lackinginallparameters.
Policy,legalandinstitutionalframeworkshavebeenadoptedbutareinsufficienttoachievesustainableandintegrateduseoflivingmarineresources,takingintoaccount1)thefragilityofcoastalecosystemsandfinitenatureoftheirnaturalresources;2)allowingfordeterminationofthepossibleusesofcoastalresourcesandgovernaccesstothem,3)takingintoaccounttherightsandneedsofcoastalcommunitiesandtheircustomarypracticestotheextentcompatiblewithsustainabledevelopment,while4)takingdueaccountoftherisksanduncertaintiesinvolvedinsettingpoliciesforthemanagementofcoastalareas.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Policy,legalandinstitutionalframeworkshavebeenadoptedbutaremoderatelyachievingsustainableandintegrateduseoflivingmarineresources,takingintoaccount1)thefragilityofcoastalecosystemsandfinitenatureoftheirnaturalresources;2)allowingfordeterminationofthepossibleusesofcoastalresourcesandgovernaccesstothem,3)takingintoaccounttherightsandneedsofcoastalcommunitiesandtheircustomarypracticestotheextentcompatiblewithsustainabledevelopment,while4)takingdueaccountoftherisksanduncertaintiesinvolvedinsettingpoliciesforthemanagementofcoastalareas.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Anappropriatepolicy,legalandinstitutionalframeworkhasbeenadoptedinordertoachievesustainableandintegrateduseoflivingmarineresources,takingintoaccount1)thefragilityofcoastalecosystemsandfinitenatureoftheirnaturalresources;2)allowingfordeterminationofthepossibleusesofcoastalresourcesandgovernaccesstothem,3)takingintoaccounttherightsandneedsofcoastalcommunitiesandtheircustomarypracticestotheextentcompatiblewithsustainabledevelopment.Insettingpoliciesforthemanagementofcoastalareas,States4)takedueaccountoftherisksanduncertaintiesinvolved.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Amechanismexistsbywhichtheintegratedmanagementofmultiplecoastalareausesisconducted,thepossibleusesofcoastalresourcesareassessed,andaccesstothemisgoverned.Accordingly,policiesforthemanagementofthecoastalareaareset.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thecoastalmanagementframeworkincludesexplicitconsiderationofthefragilityofcoastalecosystems,thefinitenatureofcoastalresources,andtheneedsofcoastalcommunities,andaccountsfortherightsandcustomarypracticesofcoastalcommunities.Thesepoliciestakedueaccountofrisksanduncertainties.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludecoastalmanagementplansorotherpolicydocumentsandframeworksforresource/coastalmanagement.
2.1.1 Statesshallestablishmechanisms forcooperationandcoordinationamongnationalauthoritiesinvolvedinplanning,development,conservationandmanagementofcoastalareas.
FAOCCRF10.4.1
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(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnocooperation/coordinationwithadjacentjurisdictionsinvolvedinplanning,development,conservationandmanagementofcoastalareas.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientcooperation/coordinationwithadjacentjurisdictionsinvolvedinplanning,development,conservationandmanagementofcoastalareas.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatecooperation/coordinationwithadjacentjurisdictionsinvolvedinplanning,development,conservationandmanagementofcoastalareas.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStateestablishesmechanismsforcooperationandcoordinationamongnationalauthoritiesinvolvedinplanning,development,conservationandmanagementofcoastalareas.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanismtoallowcooperationbetweenneighboringcountriestoimprovecoastalresourcemanagement.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearerecordsofcooperation.Examplesmayincludefishery,aquaculture,orotheragreementsorrecordsfrominternationalfora.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsordataontheinternationalcooperation/informationexchangeintheseevents.
2.1.2Statesshallensurethattheauthorityorauthoritiesrepresentingthefisheriessectorinthecoastalmanagementprocesshavetheappropriatetechnicalcapacitiesandfinancialresources.
FAOCCRF(1995)10.4.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoaccesstoappropriatetechnicalcapacitiesandfinancialresources.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientaccesstoappropriatetechnicalcapacitiesandfinancialresources.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateaccesstoappropriatetechnicalcapacitiesandfinancialresources.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStateensuresthattheauthorityorauthoritiesrepresentingthefisheriessectorinthecoastalmanagementprocesshavetheappropriatetechnicalcapacitiesandfinancialresources.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
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CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Itcanbedeterminedwithconfidencethatthereareappropriatetechnicalcapacitiesandfinancialresources.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsordataoveralloperatingstaffandfinancialresources/budgetsavailable.
2.2 Representativesofthefisheriessectorandfishingcommunitiesshallbeconsultedinthedecisionmakingprocessesinvolvedinotheractivitiesrelatedtocoastalareamanagementplanninganddevelopment.Thepublicshallalsobekeptawareontheneedfortheprotectionandmanagementofcoastalresourcesandtheparticipationinthemanagementprocessbythoseaffected.
FAOCCRF(1995)10.1.2,10.2.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoconsultationwiththefisherysectorandfishingcommunities,andnoattemptstocreatepublicawareness.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientconsultationwiththefisherysectorandfishingcommunities,andinsufficientattemptstocreatepublicawareness.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateconsultationwiththefisherysectorandfishingcommunities,andmoderateattemptstocreatepublicawareness.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Representativesofthefisheriessectorandfishingcommunitiesareconsultedinthedecisionmakingprocessesinvolvedinotheractivitiesrelatedtocoastalareamanagementplanninganddevelopment.Thepublicisalsokeptawareontheneedfortheprotectionandmanagementofcoastalresourcesandtheparticipationinthemanagementprocessby
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Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Describehowfisheryrelatedinformationisdisseminatedandtheprocessinplacetoconsultwithfisherysectorandfishingcommunities.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearerecordsofconsultationswithfishingcommunitiesandthefisheriessector.Attemptshavebeenmadetocreatepublicawarenessontheneedforprotectionandmanagementofcoastalresources,andthoseaffectedbythemanagementprocesshavebeenmadeawareofitsprovision.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludepublicrecordsofconsultationactivitiesandotheravailabledocumentation,publishedontheinternetordistributedatpublicmeetings.
2.3 Fisheriespracticesthatavoidconflictamongfishersandotherusersofthecoastalarea(e.g.aquaculture,tourism,energy)shallbeadoptedandfishingshallberegulatedinsuchawayastoavoidriskofconflictamongfishersusingdifferentvessels,gearandfishingmethods.Proceduresandmechanismsshallbeestablishedattheappropriateadministrativeleveltosettleconflictswhicharisewithinthefisheriessectorandbetweenfisheriesresourceusersandothercoastalusers.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.6.5,10.1.4,10.15
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Practicesfortheavoidanceofconflictbetweenfishersandothercoastalusershavenotbeenadoptedandfishinggearisnotregulatedinsuchawayastoavoidriskofconflictamongfishersusingdifferentvessels,gearandfishingmethods.Furthermore,proceduresandmechanismsarenotestablishedattheappropriateadministrativeleveltosettleconflicts
Practiceshavebeenadoptedbutarelargelyineffectivetoavoidconflictbetweenfishersandothercoastalusers,andfishinggearisinsufficientlyregulatedinsuchawayastoavoidriskofconflictamongfishersusingdifferentvessels,gearandfishingmethods.Furthermore,proceduresandmechanismsareinsufficientlyestablishedattheappropriate
Practiceshavebeenadoptedbutaremoderatelyeffectiveinavoidingconflictbetweenfishersandothercoastalusers,andfishinggearismoderatelyregulatedinsuchawayastoavoidriskofconflictamongfishersusingdifferentvessels,gearandfishingmethods.Furthermore,proceduresandmechanismsaremoderatelyestablishedattheappropriate
Fisheriespracticesthatavoidconflictamongfishersandotherusersofthecoastalarea(e.g.aquaculture,tourism,energy)areadoptedandfishingisregulatedinsuchawayastoavoidriskofconflictamongfishersusingdifferentvessels,gearandfishingmethods.Proceduresandmechanismsareestablishedattheappropriateadministrativeleveltosettleconflictswhicharisewithinthefisheries
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fisheriessectorandbetweenfisheriesresourceusersandothercoastalusers.
Lackinginallparameters.
administrativeleveltosettleconflictswhicharisewithinthefisheriessectorandbetweenfisheriesresourceusersandothercoastalusers.
Lackingintwoparameters.
administrativeleveltosettleconflictswhicharisewithinthefisheriessectorandbetweenfisheriesresourceusersandothercoastalusers.
Lackinginoneparameter.
sectorandbetweenfisheriesresourceusersandothercoastalusers.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thesepracticeshavebeenadopted,andthereisaprocesstoregulatefishinggear,methodsandvesselssoastoavoidriskofconflictIfconflictarise,thereisprocessthatallowstosettleconflictsbetweenfisheryusersandotherusers.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Describethesepracticesandtheireffectivenesswithinthefisherysector,andbetweenfishersandothercoastalusers.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludelawsandregulationsorotherdocuments.
2.4Statesandsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsandarrangementsshallgiveduepublicitytoconservationandmanagementmeasuresandensurethatlaws,regulationsandotherlegalrulesgoverningtheirimplementationareeffectivelydisseminated.Thebasesandpurposesofsuchmeasuresshallbeexplainedtousersoftheresourceinordertofacilitatetheirapplicationandthusgainincreasedsupportintheimplementationofsuchmeasures.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.10
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Disseminationofinformationdoesnotexist.
Thereisinsufficientlyeffectiveinformationdisseminationtoallowapplicationandinsupportofimplementationofsuchmeasures.
Thereismoderatelyeffectiveinformationdisseminationtoallowapplicationandinsupportofimplementationofsuchmeasures.
TheStateandsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsandarrangementsgiveduepublicitytoconservationandmanagementmeasuresandensurethatlaws,regulationsandotherlegalrulesgoverningtheirimplementationareeffectivelydisseminated.Thebasesandpurposesofsuchmeasuresareexplainedto
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
usersoftheresourceinordertofacilitatetheirapplicationandthusgainincreasedsupportintheimplementationofsuchmeasures.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsforfisheryrelatedinformationtobedisseminated.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisarecordofthedisseminatedinformation,andisitdisseminatedeffectively,andthebasisandpurposesofsuchregulationexplainedtousers.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincluderecordsofsuchmanagementmeasurespublishedintheinternetordistributedatpublicmeetings.
2.5 Theeconomic,socialandculturalvalueofcoastalresourcesshallbeassessed inordertoassistdecision-makingontheirallocationanduse.
FAOCCRF10.2.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoassessmentofsocio-economicandculturalvaluetoassistdecisionmakingonresourceallocationanduse.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientassessmentofsocio-economicandculturalvaluetoassistdecisionmakingonresourceallocationanduse.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateassessmentofsocio-economicandculturalvaluetoassistdecisionmakingonresourceallocationanduse.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Theeconomic,socialandculturalvalueofcoastalresourcesisassessedinordertoassistdecision-makingontheirallocationanduse.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemthatallowsforsocio-economicvalueassessmentsandculturalvalueassessmentstobecarriedout.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearesocio-economicvalueassessmentsandculturalvalueassessments,bothofwhichareeffectivelyassistingdecisionmakingonresourceallocationanduse.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsonsocial/cultural/economicvalueoftheresource.
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2.6 States shall cooperate at the sub-regional level inorder to improve coastal areamanagement,and inaccordancewithcapacities,measuresshallbetakentoestablishorpromotesystemsforresearch and monitoring of the coastal environment, in order to improve coastal areamanagement, and promote multidisciplinary research in support and improvement of coastalareamanagement using physical, chemical, biological, economic, social, legal and institutionalaspects.
FAOCCRF(1995)10.2.4,10.2.5,10.3.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnocooperationatthesub-regionallevelinordertoimprovecoastalareamanagementand/orestablishmentorpromotionofsystemstomonitorcoastalenvironmentusingmultidisciplinaryresearch.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientcooperationatthesub-regionallevelinordertoimprovecoastalareamanagementand/orestablishmentorpromotionofsystemstomonitorcoastalenvironmentusingmultidisciplinaryresearch.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatecooperationatthesub-regionallevelinordertoimprovecoastalareamanagementand/orestablishmentorpromotionofsystemstomonitorcoastalenvironmentusingmultidisciplinaryresearch.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereiscooperationatthesub-regionallevelinordertoimprovecoastalareamanagement,andinaccordancewithcapacities,measuresaretakentoestablishorpromotesystemsforresearchandmonitoringofthecoastalenvironment,inordertoimprovecoastalareamanagement,andpromotemultidisciplinaryresearchinsupportandimprovementofcoastalareamanagementusingphysical,chemical,biological,economic,social,legalandinstitutionalaspects.
Fulfilsallparameters.
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Process:Thereisasystematthesubregionallevelthatallowsresearchandmonitoringofthecoastalenvironmentandmultidisciplinaryresearchinsupportofcoastalareamanagementispromoted.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Systemsofmonitoringandresearchhavetakenintoaccountphysical,chemical,biological,economic,social,legal,andinstitutionalaspectstosupportcoastalareamanagement.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsonthestatusofthecoastalareausingthevariousaspectslistedabove.
2.7Statesshall,withintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplan,establishmanagementsystemsforartificialreefsandfishaggregationdevices.Suchmanagementsystemsshallrequireapprovalfortheconstructionanddeploymentofsuchreefsanddevicesandshalltakeintoaccounttheinterestsoffishers,includingartisanalandsubsistencefishers.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.11.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenomanagementplansforartificialreefsorfishaggregationdevicesintegratedwithintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplanstakingintoaccounttheinterestoffishers,includingartisanalandsubsistencefishers,andrequiringapprovalfortheconstructionanddeploymentofsuchreefsanddevices.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectivemanagementplansforartificialreefsorfishaggregationdevicesintegratedwithintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplanstakingintoaccounttheinterestoffishers,includingartisanalandsubsistencefishersandrequiringapprovalfortheconstructionanddeploymentofsuchreefsanddevices.
Therearemoderatelyeffectivemanagementplansforartificialreefsorfishaggregationdevicesintegratedwithintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplanstakingintoaccounttheinterestoffishers,includingartisanalandsubsistencefishersandrequiringapprovalfortheconstructionanddeploymentofsuchreefsanddevices.
Thestate,withintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplan,hasestablishedmanagementsystemsforartificialreefsandfishaggregationdevices.Suchmanagementsystemsrequireapprovalfortheconstructionanddeploymentofsuchreefsanddevicesandtakeintoaccounttheinterestsoffishers,includingartisanalandsubsistencefishers.
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Theuseofartificialstructuresmaybeappropriateforsomestocksbutnotnecessaryforall.Thisclausemaythereforenotbeapplicableifsuchstructuresarenotpracticalorappropriateforstocks.Theuseofartificialstructuresshouldbeconsideredappropriateifoneormoreofthespeciesunderassessmenthasbenefittedfromtheuseofartificialstructuresinotherfisheries,orifspecieswithsimilarbiologicalcharacteristicshavebenefittedfromtheuseofartificialstructuresinotherfisheries..
Process:Thereisamechanisminplaceforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Managementplansforartificialreefsorfishaggregationdevicesintegratedwithintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplanstakeintoaccounttheinterestoffishers.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Managementplansforartificialreefsorfishaggregationdeviceshavebeeneffectivelyintegratedwithintheframeworkofcoastalareamanagementplans,andtheseplanseffectivelytakeintoaccounttheinterestoffishers,includingartisanalandsubsistencefishers.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,plans,dataandreports.
2.8Inthecaseofactivitiesthatmayhaveanadversetransboundaryenvironmentaleffectoncoastalareas,Statesshall:
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a)Providetimelyinformationandifpossible,priornotificationtopotentiallyaffectedStates.
b)ConsultwiththoseStatesasearlyaspossible.
FAOCCRF(1995)10.3.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoprovisionoftimelyinformationorpriornotification.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientprovisionoftimelyinformationorpriornotification.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateprovisionoftimelyinformationorpriornotification.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Inthecaseofactivitiesthatmayhaveanadversetransboundaryenvironmentaleffectoncoastalareas,thestateprovidestimelyinformationandifpossible,priornotificationtopotentiallyaffectedStates.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemtoallowearlyinformationsharingwithaffectedneighboringcountriesincaseoftransboundaryenvironmentaleffectsthatmayaffectthem.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearecurrentagreementsfororpastrecordsofsuchoccurrences.Examplesmayincludeoilspills,andaquaculturefarmsescapesamongothers.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsordataontheinternationalcooperationintheseevents.
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3. Managementobjectivesshallbeimplementedthroughmanagementrulesandactionsformulatedinaplanorotherframework.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.3.3/7.2.2FAOECO(2009)28.1,28.2FAOECO(2011)35.1,35.2
3.1 Longtermmanagementobjectivesshallbetranslatedintoaplanorothermanagementdocument(takingintoaccountuncertaintyandimprecision)andbesubscribedtobyallinterestedparties.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.3.3 FAOECO(2009)28.1FAOECO(2011)35.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenolongtermmanagementobjectivestranslatedintoaplanorothermanagementdocument.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyclearlongtermmanagementobjectivestranslatedintoaplanorothermanagementdocumentthattakeintoaccountbestavailablescientificevidenceandareconsistentwiththesustainableuseoftheresource,andsubscribedtobyimportantfisherystakeholders.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyclearlongtermmanagementobjectivestranslatedintoaplanorothermanagementdocumentthattakeintoaccountbestavailablescientificevidenceandareconsistentwiththesustainableuseoftheresource,andsubscribedtobyimportantfisherystakeholders.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Scientificallybasedlongtermmanagementobjectivesconsistentwiththesustainableuseoftheresourcearetranslatedintoaplanorothermanagementdocumentwhichissubscribedtobyallinterestedparties.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Managementobjectivesbasedonthebestavailablescientificevidence(whichcanincludetraditionalknowledge,ifverifiable)havebeentranslatedintoafisherymanagementplanorsimilardocument.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theobjectivesdescribedbythemanagementplanareconsistentwiththesustainableuseoftheresource,andaresubscribedtobyallrelevantfisherystakeholders.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisherymanagementplan/frameworkorlegalrules.
3.2Managementmeasuresshallprovide,interalia,that:
3.2.1 Excess fishing capacity shall be avoided and exploitation of the stocks remains economicallyviable.
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LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoavoidanceofexcessfishingcapacity.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientavoidanceofexcessfishingcapacity.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateavoidanceofexcessfishingcapacity.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Excessfishingcapacityisavoidedandexploitationofthestocksremainseconomicallyviable.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Therearemanagementmeasuresinplacetolimitand/orreducethetotalfishingcapacityoftheUnitofCertification.Thisshallincludetheexistenceofspecificfishingcapacityobjective(s),whichthemselvesarebasedonthebestavailablescientificunderstandingoftheleveloffishingpressureappropriatetoensurethelong-termsustainabilityofthefishery.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:ThefishingcapacityoftheUnitofCertificationisatorbelowthelevelofthespecificfishingcapacityobjective(s).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisheryreportsonharvestrecommendationandharvestorfleetreports.
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3.2.2 The economic conditions under which fishing industries operate shall promote responsiblefisheries.
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisanabsenceoffavorableeconomicconditionsthatpromoteresponsiblefishing.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisaninsufficientpresenceoffavorableeconomicconditionsthatpromoteresponsiblefishing.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereisamoderatepresenceoffavorableeconomicconditionsthatpromoteresponsiblefishing.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Theeconomicconditionsunderwhichfishingindustriesoperatepromoteresponsiblefisheries.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Wherebestavailablescientificevidencedeterminesthatitisnecessary,therearemanagementmeasuresinplacetoensuretheeconomicconditionsunderwhichthefisheryoperatespromoteresponsiblefisheries.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforthegeneraleconomicvalueoftheresourceanditsbenefittofishermen.Thereisenforcementdatathatsupportstheoccurrenceofresponsiblefishingpractices.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludeeconomicreportsorenforcementdata.
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3.2.3 Theinterestsoffishers,includingthoseengagedinsubsistence,small-scaleandartisanalfisheriesshallbetakenintoaccount.
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoaccountingofinterestsoffishersincludingthoseengagedinsubsistence,small-scaleandartisanalfisheries.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientaccountingofinterestsoffishersincludingthoseengagedinsubsistence,small-scaleandartisanalfisheries.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateaccountingofinterestsoffishersincludingthoseengagedinsubsistence,small-scaleandartisanalfisheries.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Theinterestsoffishers,includingthoseengagedinsubsistence,small-scaleandartisanalfisheriesaretakenintoaccount.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemorprocessinplacethatidentifiestheinterestsofsmallscalefishers,eitherthroughstakeholderengagementorsocialresearch,inawaywhichpermitstheutilizationoftheinformationduringthemanagementmeasuredevelopmentprocess.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethattheinterestofsmallscalefishersareeffectivelytakenintoaccountduringthedevelopmentofmanagementmeasures,andthereisnoevidencethatsmall-scalefisheriesareseverelyadverselyimpactedbyanymanagementmeasurescurrentlyinplace.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludededicatedquotas,publicmeetingrecords,lawsandregulations.
3.2.4 Biodiversityofaquatichabitatsandecosystemsshallbeconservedandendangeredspeciesshallbe protected. Where relevant, there shall be pertinent objectives, and as necessary,managementmeasures.
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoconservationofaquatichabitatsandecosystems’biodiversityandendangeredspeciesprotection,andwhererelevant,pertinentobjectives,andas
Thereisinsufficientconservationofaquatichabitatsandecosystems’biodiversityandendangeredspeciesprotection,andwhererelevant,pertinent
Thereismoderateconservationofaquatichabitatsandecosystems’biodiversityandendangeredspeciesprotection,andwhererelevant,pertinent
Biodiversityofaquatichabitatsandecosystemsisconservedandendangeredspeciesareprotected.Whererelevant,therearepertinentobjectives,andasnecessary,management
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measures.
Lackinginallparameters.
objectives,andasnecessary,managementmeasures.
Lackingintwoparameters.
objectives,andasnecessary,managementmeasures.
Lackinginoneparameter.
measures.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Therearemanagementmeasuresinplacespecificallydesignedtoensurethatthebiodiversityofaquatichabitatsandecosystemsareconserved,andendangeredspeciesareprotected.Thisshallreflecttheexistenceofspecificmanagementobjectivesandmeasureswhicharebasedonthebestavailablescientificevidence.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Themanagementmeasurescurrentlyinplacehavebeensuccessfulinmeetingthemanagementobjectives.Thereisnoevidencethatthefisheryiscurrentlyhavingasignificantadverseimpactonaquatichabitatsorecosystems,anditisnotputtinganyETPspeciesatriskofextinction.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludelawsandregulations,fisheriesmanagementplansandspeciesstatusreports.
3.2.5 Thereshallbemanagementobjectivesseekingtoavoid,minimizeormitigateimpactsoftheunitofcertificationonessentialhabitatsforthestockunderconsiderationandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenomanagementobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialfishhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertificationforthe“stockunderconsideration”
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyclearobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialfishhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertificationforthe“stockunderconsideration”
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyclearobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialfishhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertificationforthe“stockunderconsideration”
Lackinginoneparameter.
Therearemanagementobjectivesseekingtoavoid,minimizeormitigateimpactsoftheunitofcertificationonessentialhabitatsforthestockunderconsiderationandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
Fulfilsallparameters.
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EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichthehabitatsessentialtothestockunderconsiderationandthepotentialimpactsofthefishery(i.e.employingbottomcontactgear)uponthemareidentified.ThisorasimilarmechanismshallalsobeinplacetoidentifyhabitatswhicharehighlyvulnerabletofisheryactivitiesbytheUnitofCertification.Theinformationprovidedbythesemechanismsshallbeusedtoproducespecificmanagementobjectivesrelatedtoavoidingsignificantnegativeimpactsonhabitats.Whenidentifyinghighlyvulnerablehabitats,therevaluetoETPspeciesshallbealsoconsidered,withhabitatsessentialtoETPspeciesbeingcategorizedaccordingly.NotethatthisclauseshallconsiderAlaskaspecificdesignationofimportantandessentialfishhabitatscategorizedassuchattheStateandfederallevel.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethattheobjectivesdescribedaboveareinplace,andthateffectivemanagementmeasuresrelativetothosehavebeenimplemented.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,fisherymanagementplans,dataandreports.
3.2.6 Thereshallbemanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
FAOECO(2011)36.9
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(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenomanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsofthefishery,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyclearmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsofthefishery,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyclearmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsofthefishery,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Therearemanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsofthefishery,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessinplacebywhichadverseimpactsofthefishery,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversibleareidentified.Thisprocessresultsinsettingrelativemanagementobjectives.Managementpriorityshallbefocusedprimarilytowardsminimizingandavoidingimpacts.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearemanagementmeasuresinplacewhichhavebeendevelopedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andhavebeensuccessfulindoingso.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisherymanagementplans,orotherregulatorydocumentorlaws.
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B. ScienceandStockAssessmentActivities
4. Thereshallbeeffectivefisherydata(dependentandindependent)collectionandanalysissystemsforstockmanagementpurposes.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.9/7.4.4/7.4.5/7.4.6/8.4.3/12.4FAOECO(2009)29.1-29.3
FAOEco(2011)36.1,36.3-36.5,37.4
4.1 Allfisheryremovalsandmortalityofthetargetstock(s)shallbeconsideredbymanagement.Specifically,reliableandaccuratedatarequiredforassessingthestatusoffishery/iesandecosystems-includingdataonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwasteshallbecollected.Datacanincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityknowledge,providedtheirvaliditycanobjectivelybeverified.Thesedatashallbecollected,atanappropriatetimeandlevelofaggregation,byrelevantmanagementorganizationsconnectedwiththefishery,andprovidedtorelevantStatesandsub-regional,regionalandglobalfisheriesorganizations.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.3.1,7.4.6,7.4.7,12.4FAOEco(2009)29.1-29.3
FAOEco(2011)36.1,36.3,36.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoconsiderationofallfisheryremovalsandmortalityofthetargetstockthroughcollectionofreliableandaccuratedataonthestatusoffisheriesandecosystems(includingdataonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwaste)performedbyrelevantmanagementorganizationsatappropriatetimeandlevelofaggregation,providedtorelevantStatesororganizationsasappropriate.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientconsiderationofallfisheryremovalsandmortalityofthetargetstockthroughcollectionofreliableandaccuratedataonthestatusoffisheriesandecosystems(includingdataonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwaste)performedbyrelevantmanagementorganizationsatappropriatetimeandlevelofaggregation,providedtorelevantStatesororganizations,asappropriate.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateconsiderationofallfisheryremovalsandmortalityofthetargetstockthroughcollectionofreliableandaccuratedataonthestatusoffisheriesandecosystems(includingdataonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwaste)performedbyrelevantmanagementorganizationsatappropriatetimeandlevelofaggregation,providedtorelevantStatesororganizations,asappropriate.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Allfisheryremovalsandmortalityofthetargetstock(s)areconsideredbymanagement.Specifically,reliableandaccuratedatarequiredforassessingthestatusoffishery/iesandecosystems-includingdataonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwastearecollected.Datacanincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityknowledge,providedtheirvaliditycanobjectivelybeverified.Thesedataarecollected,atanappropriatetimeandlevelofaggregation,byrelevantmanagementorganizationsconnectedwiththefishery,andprovidedtorelevantStatesandsub-regional,regionalandglobalfisheriesorganizations,asappropriate.
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Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotethatprovisionofdatatorelevantStatesandsub-regional,regionalandglobalfisheriesorganizationsisdependentonthenatureofthestock(i.e.,shared,highseasstock)andthetypeorarrangementinplaceforco-management(i.e.,commission,arrangementetc.).Thispartoftheclausedoesnotapplyincaseswherestocksoccurentirelyinone’sStateEEZ/jurisdictionand“co-management”withanothercountryisnotrequired.
Process:Thereisaprocessorsystemthatallowsforeffectivedatacollection(includingdataonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwaste)onthestatusoffisheriesandecosystemsformanagementpurposes.Inthecaseofstocksfishedbymorethanonestate,thisincludesasystemoragreementwithotherstatestoensuremortalityandremovalsdataareavailablefortheentiretyofthebiologicalstock.Somefisheriesand/orfishstockarehardtomonitorforvariousreasons,includingremotenessofoperation/distributionandcomplexityoffishingoperations,posingparticularchallengeswiththecollectionandmaintenanceofadequate,reliableandcurrentdataand/orotherinformation.Assessorsshallacknowledgeandexplainthesechallenges,datacollectionandmaintenancetocoverallstagesoffisherydevelopment,inaccordancewithapplicableinternationalstandardsandpractices.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereareappropriateandreliabledatacollectionandestimationmethods.Reliableandaccuratedataarecollectedonretainedcatch,bycatch,discardsandwaste(fordirectedandnon-directedfisheries),andthedirectandindirectimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystem.Suchinformationisdisseminatedtoallrelevantfisherymanagementauthorities.Overall,thedatacollectionsystemisconsideredeffectiveforthepurposesofthisclauseiffisheryscientistsbelievethereisahighprobabilitythatthetotalestimatedmortalityisanaccuratereflectionoftheactualtotalmortalityacrosstheentirebiologicalstock.Fisherydataarecollectedwithafrequencyandlevelofaggregationwhichallowstheeffectiveandinformedmanagementofthestockbyallrelevantauthorities.Theappropriatelevelofaggregationwilloftenbetheentirebiologicalstock,butcouldalsoreflectspecifichabitats,geartypes,sub-populationsetc.Therequirementsfordatacollectionarefocussedontheneedtoassesstheeffectsoftheunitofcertificationonnon-targetstocks.Non-targetcatchesanddiscardsreferstospecies/stocksthataretakenbytheunitofcertificationotherthanthestockforwhichcertificationisbeingsought.Theadequacyofdatarelatesprimarilytothequantityandtypeofdatacollected(includingsamplingcoverage)anddependscruciallyonthenatureofthesystemsbeingmonitoredandpurposestowhichthedataarebeingput.Someanalysisoftheprecisionresultingfromsamplingcoveragewouldnormallybepartofanassessmentofadequacyandreliability.Thecurrencyofdataisimportantinteraliabecauseitscapacityforsupportingreliableassessmentofcurrentstatusandtrendsdeclinesasitgetsolder.Adequate,reliableandcurrentdataand/orotherinformationcanincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityknowledge,provideditsvaliditycanbeobjectivelyverified(i.e.theknowledgehasbeencollectedandanalysedthoughasystematic,objectiveandwell-designedprocess,andisnotjusthearsay).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreports,catchandobserverdata.
4.1.1 Timely,completeandreliablestatisticsshallbecompiledoncatchandfishingeffortandmaintainedinaccordancewithapplicableinternationalstandardsandpracticesandinsufficientdetailtoallowsoundstatisticalanalysisforstockassessment.Suchdatashallbeupdatedregularlyandverifiedthroughanappropriatesystem.Theuseofresearchresultsasabasisforthesettingofmanagementobjectives,referencepointsandperformancecriteria,aswellasfor
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ofscientificadvice)shallbepromoted.Resultsofanalysisshallbedistributedaccordinglyasacontributiontofisheriesconservation,managementanddevelopment.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.4.4,12.3,12.13
FAOEco(2009)29.1,29.3
FAOEco(2011)36.3,36.5
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoavailabilityoftimely,completeandreliablestatisticstoallowsoundanalysisandregularmaintenance,updateandverificationofsuchdata.Also,thereisnopromotion/useanddistributionofthisdatatoensurealinkbetweenappliedresearchandfisheriesmanagement.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientavailabilityoftimely,completeandreliablestatisticstoallowsoundanalysisandregularmaintenance,updateandverificationofsuchdata.Also,thereisinsufficientpromotion/useanddistributionofthisdatatoensurealinkbetweenappliedresearchandfisheriesmanagement.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateavailabilityoftimely,completeandreliablestatisticstoallowsoundanalysisandregularmaintenance,updateandverificationofsuchdata.Also,thereismoderatepromotion/useanddistributionofthisdatatoensurealinkbetweenappliedresearchandfisheriesmanagement.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Timely,completeandreliablestatisticsarecompiledoncatchandfishingeffortandmaintainedinaccordancewithapplicableinternationalstandardsandpracticesandinsufficientdetailtoallowsoundstatisticalanalysisforstockassessment.Suchdataareupdatedregularlyandverifiedthroughanappropriatesystem.Theuseofresearchresultsasabasisforthesettingofmanagementobjectives,referencepointsandperformancecriteria,aswellasforensuringadequatelinkage,betweenappliedresearchandfisheriesmanagement(e.g.adoptionofscientificadvice)ispromoted.Resultsofanalysisaredistributedaccordinglyasacontributiontofisheriesconservation,managementanddevelopment.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessorsystemthatallowsfortheproduction,maintenance,update,andverificationofstatisticaldatatointernationalstandards.SuchstandardsincludetheFAOcoordinatingworkingpartyonfisherystatisticsHandbookof
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managementobjectives,referencepointsandperformancecriteria,aswellasforensuringadequatelinkagebetweenappliedresearchandfisheriesmanagement(e.g.adoptionofscientificadvice).
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencefortheproduction,maintenance,updatingandreviewofstatisticaldataoncatchandfishingeffortinthefisheryunderassessment.Thereisevidencethatthebestandmostup-to-datescientificinformationisusedtoinformthefisheriesmanagementprocess.Wherethereisalegalrequirementfortheadviceofscientificauthoritiestobeadopted,thisshallbeviewedasconformancewiththisevaluationparameter.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsandotherdata.
4.1.2Intheabsenceofspecificinformationonthe“stockunderconsideration”,genericevidencebasedonsimilarstockscanbeusedforfisherieswithlowrisktothat“stockunderconsideration”.However,thegreatertheriskofoverfishing,themorespecificevidenceisnecessarytoascertainthesustainabilityofintensivefisheries.
FAOEco(2009)30.4FAOECO(2011)37.4
LowConfidenceRating MediumConfidenceRating MediumConfidenceRating HighConfidenceRating
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Ifappropriate,thereisnouseofgenericevidencebasedonsimilarstocksforfisherieswithlowrisktothat“stockunderconsideration”.
Lackinginallparameters.
Ifappropriate,thereisinsufficientavailabilityoruseofgenericevidencebasedonsimilarstocksforfisherieswithlowrisktothat“stockunderconsideration”,takingintoaccountthatthegreatertheriskofoverfishing,themorespecificevidenceisnecessarytoascertainthesustainabilityofintensivefisheries.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Ifappropriate,thereismoderateavailabilityoruseofgenericevidencebasedonsimilarstocksforfisherieswithlowrisktothat“stockunderconsideration”,takingintoaccountthatthegreatertheriskofoverfishing,themorespecificevidenceisnecessarytoascertainthesustainabilityofintensivefisheries.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Intheabsenceofspecificinformationonthe“stockunderconsideration”,genericevidencebasedonsimilarstockscanbeusedforfisherieswithlowrisktothat“stockunderconsideration”.However,thegreatertheriskofoverfishing,themorespecificevidenceisnecessarytoascertainthesustainabilityofintensivefisheries.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:ifthefisheryforthestockunderconsiderationismanagedfullyusingstock-specificinformationthenthisclausecanbescoredwithfullconformance.
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsfortheuseofgenericevidencebasedonsimilarstocksforfisherieswithlowrisktothat“stockunderconsideration”.Thegreatertherisk,themorespecificevidenceisnecessarytoassesssustainability.Inprinciple,'genericevidencebasedonsimilarstocks'shouldnotsuffice,butitmaybeadequatewherethereislowrisktothestockunderconsideration.Ingeneral,"Lowrisktothestockunderconsideration"wouldsuggestthatthereisverylittlechanceofthestockbecomingoverfished,forexamplewheretheexploitationrateisverylowandtheresilienceofthestockishigh.However,theevidenceforlowriskandthejustificationforusingsurrogatedatashallcomefromthestockassessmentitself.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Informationhasbeenutilizedfromgenericevidencebasedonsimilarfisherysituations.Basedontheriskofoverfishing,theinformationutilizedisofhigherprecisiontoaccountforhigherrisks(i.e.intensivefisheries).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsandotherdata.
4.2 An observer scheme designed to collect accurate data for research and support compliance withapplicablefisherymanagementmeasuresshallbeestablished.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.4.3FAOEco(2009)29.2bis
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Noobserverscheme Observerscheme Observerscheme Anobserverschemedesigned
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dataforresearchandtosupportcompliance.
Lackinginallparameters.
establishedbutthereisinsufficientcollectionofaccuratedataforresearchandtosupportcompliance.
Lackingintwoparameters.
establishedbutthereismoderatecollectionofaccuratedataforresearchandtosupportcompliance.
Lackinginoneparameter.
tocollectaccuratedataforresearchandsupportcompliancewithapplicablefisherymanagementmeasuresisestablished.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Presenceofanobserverprogram.Theremaybecaseswherecollectionofaccuratedataforresearchandsupportcompliancecouldbeestablishedwithouttheuseofobservers(i.e.,inspectionscheme,enforcement,portsampling,atshoreinspection,voluntaryorcompulsorylogbooks,e-logbooks,electronicmonitoring(video),orbycatchsurveys).Thereliabilityandaccuratenessofthatsystem(s)wouldneedtobeverifiedaccordingly.Notealsothatsomefisheriesobserverprogramsaredesignedtocollectbiologicaldataandinotherstheyalsoservemainlyasacomplianceorenforcementtool.Thisshallbeconsideredaccordinglyintheoverallevaluationofthisclause).Thecorefocusoftheclauseshallgobacktoquestioningwhethertherequireddataforfisheriesmanagementarecollectedorifthereareimportantdatagaps(e.g.,becauseoftheabsenceofanobserverprogram).
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thedatacollectedbytheobserverprogramisconsideredaccurateanduseful.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessment,observer,survey,observerorotherreports.
4.3 Sub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsorarrangementsshallcompiledataandmakethemavailable,inamannerconsistentwithanyapplicableconfidentialityrequirements,inatimelymannerandinanagreedformattoallmembersoftheseorganizationsandotherinterestedpartiesinaccordancewithagreedprocedures.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.4.6/7.4.7
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnocompilationanddistributionofdatain
Thereisinsufficientcompilationanddistribution
Thereismoderatecompilationanddistribution
Sub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagement
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confidentialityrequirements.
Lackinginallparameters.
ofdatainaccordancewithconfidentialityrequirements.
Lackingintwoparameters.
ofdatainaccordancewithconfidentialityrequirements.
Lackinginoneparameter.
organizationsorarrangementscompiledataandmakethemavailable,inamannerconsistentwithanyapplicableconfidentialityrequirements,inatimelymannerandinanagreedformattoallmembersoftheseorganizationsandotherinterestedpartiesinaccordancewithagreedprocedures.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notapplicableifnoregionalorsub-regionalbodyisinvolvedinfisherymanagementbetweenoneormorecountries.
Process:Thereisasystemwithintheregionalorsub-regionalbodystructurethatallowsfordatadistributioninlinewithconfidentialityrequirements.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceprovingthatconfidentialityrequirementsaresatisfiedwhendataisdistributedtothevariousparties.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportswhereconfidentialityrequirementshavebeeneffected.
4.4 Statesshallstimulatetheresearchrequiredtosupportnationalpoliciesrelatedtofishasfood.FAOCCRF12.7
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnostimulationofresearchrequiredtosupportnationalpoliciesrelatedtofishasfood.
Thereisinsufficientstimulationofresearchrequiredtosupportnationalpoliciesrelatedtofishasfood.
Thereismoderatestimulationofresearchrequiredtosupportnationalpoliciesrelatedtofishasfood.
TheStatestimulatestheresearchrequiredtosupportnationalpoliciesrelatedtofishasfood.
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters. Lackinginoneparameter.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisresearchtosupportnationalpoliciesrelatedtofishasfood.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceofthisresearch.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.
4.5 Statesshallensurethatasufficientknowledgeoftheeconomic,social,marketingandinstitutionalaspectsoffisheriesiscollectedthroughdatagathering,analysisandresearchandthatcomparabledataaregeneratedforongoingmonitoring,analysisandpolicyformulation.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.4.5,12.9
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoassessmentofsocio-economic,marketingandinstitutionalaspectsoffisheriesforongoingmonitoring,analysisandpolicyformulation.
Thereisinsufficientassessmentofsocio-economic,marketingandinstitutionalaspectsoffisheriesforongoingmonitoring,analysisandpolicyformulation.
Thereismoderateassessmentofsocio-economic,marketingandinstitutionalaspectsoffisheriesforongoingmonitoring,analysisandpolicyformulation.
Thestateensuresthattheeconomic,social,marketingandinstitutionalaspectsoffisheriesareadequatelyresearchedandthatcomparabledataaregeneratedforongoingmonitoring,analysisandpolicyformulation.
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasysteminplacebywhichknowledgeoftheeconomic,social,marketingandinstitutionalaspectsoffisheriesiscollected.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thesedataareusedforongoingmonitoring,analysisandpolicyformulation.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereportsonsocial/cultural/economicvalueoftheresource.
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4.6 States shall investigate and document traditional fisheries knowledge and technologies, inparticularthoseappliedtosmallscalefisheries,inordertoassesstheirapplicationtosustainablefisheriesconservation,managementanddevelopment.
FAOCCRF12.12
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoinvestigationanddocumentationtraditionalfisheriestechnologyappliedtosmallscalefisheries.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientinvestigationanddocumentationtraditionalfisheriestechnologyappliedtosmallscalefisheries.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateinvestigationanddocumentationtraditionalfisheriestechnologyappliedtosmallscalefisheries.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStateinvestigatesanddocumentstraditionalfisheriesknowledgeandtechnologies,inparticularthoseappliedtosmallscalefisheries,inordertoassesstheirapplicationtosustainablefisheriesconservation,managementanddevelopment.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Traditionalfisherknowledgehasbeeninvestigated.Notethatforhighlydevelopedfisheriesthatknowledgemayalreadyhavebeenintegratedintofisheriesmanagement.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearerecordsofthedocumentationofsmallscalefisherpractices.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousfisheriesreports.
4.7 Statesconductingscientific researchactivities inwatersunder the jurisdictionofanotherStateshall ensure that their vessels comply with the laws and regulations of that State andinternationallaw.
FAOCCRF12.14
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(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
ResearchvesselsdonotcomplywiththelawsandregulationsofthatStateandinternationallaw.
Lackinginallparameters.
ResearchvesselsinsufficientlycomplywiththelawsandregulationsofthatStateandinternationallaw.
Lackingintwoparameters.
ResearchvesselsmoderatelycomplywiththelawsandregulationsofthatStateandinternationallaw.
Lackinginoneparameter.
ThestateconductingscientificresearchactivitiesinwatersunderthejurisdictionofanotherStateensuresthattheirvesselscomplywiththelawsandregulationsofthatStateandinternationallaw.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Ifthestockisfullymanagedbyonestateandthereisnoneedforsharedstockresearch(betweentwoormorejurisdictions),thenthisclauseisnotapplicable.
Process:Thereisasysteminplacetomanagetheconductofresearchvesselsoperatinginwatersunderthejurisdictionofotherstates
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Ifso,thereisrecordofsuchsharedresearchactivitiesandtheycomplywithrequiredregulations.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludesurveyreports.
4.8 Statesshallpromotetheadoptionofuniformguidelinesgoverningfisheriesresearchconducted
on the high seas and shall, where appropriate, support the establishment of mechanisms,including,interalia,theadoptionofuniformguidelines,tofacilitateresearchatthesub-regionalorregionallevelandshallencouragethesharingofsuchresearchresultswithotherregions.
FAOCCRF12.15,12.16
LowConfidenceRating MediumConfidence MediumConfidence HighConfidenceRating
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Doesnotpromoteadoptionofuniformguidelinesgoverninghighseasresearchorsharingofdatabetweenregionsorsub-regions.
Lackinginallparameters.
Insufficientlypromoteadoptionofuniformguidelinesgoverninghighseasresearchandsharingofdatabetweenregionsorsub-regions.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Moderatelypromoteadoptionofuniformguidelinesgoverninghighseasresearchandsharingofdatabetweenregionsorsub-regions.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statespromotetheadoptionofuniformguidelinesgoverningfisheriesresearchconductedonthehighseasand,whereappropriate,supporttheestablishmentofmechanisms,including,interalia,theadoptionofuniformguidelines,tofacilitateresearchatthesub-regionalorregionallevelandencouragethesharingofsuchresearchresultswithotherregions.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Ifthestockisfullymanagedbyonestateandthereisnoneedforsharedstockresearch(betweentwoormorejurisdictions),thenthisclauseisnotapplicable.
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacetoallowthedevelopmentandreviewofguidelinesgoverningfisheriesresearchconductedonthehighseas.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisarecordofuniformhighseasresearchguidelinesoramechanismtocreatethem.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludesurveyreports,highseasguidelines.
4.9 Statesandrelevantinternationalorganizationsshallpromoteandenhancetheresearchcapacitiesofdevelopingcountries,interalia,intheareasofdatacollectionandanalysis,information,scienceandtechnology,human resourcedevelopmentandprovisionof research facilities, inorder for them toparticipate effectively in the conservation, management and sustainable use of living aquaticresources.
FAOCCRF12.18
LowConfidenceRating MediumConfidence MediumConfidence HighConfidenceRating
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Doesnotenhanceresearchcapacityofdevelopingcountries.
Lackinginallparameters.
Insufficientlyenhanceresearchcapacityofdevelopingcountries.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Moderatelyenhanceresearchcapacityofdevelopingcountries.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesandrelevantinternationalorganizationspromoteandenhancetheresearchcapacitiesofdevelopingcountries,interalia,intheareasofdatacollectionandanalysis,information,scienceandtechnology,humanresourcedevelopmentandprovisionofresearchfacilities,inorderforthemtoparticipateeffectivelyintheconservation,managementandsustainableuseoflivingaquaticresources.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:ThisclauseisonlyapplicablewhentheUnitofCertificationincludesatransboundarystockwhichisfishedbyoneormoredevelopingcountries.
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichtheresearchcapacitiesofdevelopingcountriescanbedevelopedandenhanced.Thiscouldinclude,butisnotlimitedto,theprovisionofpersonnel,equipment,orfunding,orcooperationondatacollectionandstockassessment.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:TherearerecognizableexamplesofinstancesinthehistoryofthefisheryunderassessmentwhereactionsbythemanagersoftheUnitofCertificationhavepromotedorenhancedtheresearchcapacityofoneormoredevelopingnationsinthewaysdescribedabove.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorreports.
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4.10 Competent national organizations shall, where appropriate, render technical and financialsupporttoStatesuponrequestandwhenengagedinresearchinvestigationsaimedatevaluatingstockswhichhavebeenpreviouslyunfishedorverylightlyfished.
FAOCCRF12.19
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Doesnotrendertechnicalandfinancialsupport.
Lackinginallparameters.
Insufficientlyrendertechnicalandfinancialsupport.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Moderatelyrendertechnicalandfinancialsupport.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Competentnationalorganizations,whereappropriate,rendertechnicalandfinancialsupporttoStatesuponrequestandwhenengagedinresearchinvestigationsaimedatevaluatingstockswhichhavebeenpreviouslyunfishedorverylightlyfished.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Thiscriteriondoesnotapplytofullydevelopedfisheries,asdefinedbytheFAO.TheFAOdefinitionofadevelopedfisheryis"afisherywhich,followingaperiodofrapidandsteadyincreaseoffishingpressureandcatches,hasreacheditslevelofmaximumaverageyearlyproduction.Itisusuallyunderstoodthatsuchafisheryisyieldingclosetoitsmaximumsustainableyield”.
Process:ThereisamechanismtoallowanationalorganizationtorendertechnicalandfinancialsupporttotheState.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisarecordoftheprovidedtechnicalandfinancialsupport.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorreports.
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4.11 Relevanttechnicalandfinancialinternationalorganizationsshall,uponrequest,supportStatesintheirresearchefforts,devotingspecialattentiontodevelopingcountries, inparticularthe leastdevelopedamongthemandsmallislanddevelopingcountries.
FAOCCRF12.20
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Competentnationalorganizations,whereappropriate,donotrendertechnicalandfinancialsupporttowardsresearcheffort.
Lackinginallparameters.
Competentnationalorganizations,whereappropriate,insufficientlyrendertechnicalandfinancialsupporttowardsresearcheffort.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Competentnationalorganizations,whereappropriate,moderatelyrendertechnicalandfinancialsupporttowardsresearcheffort.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Competentnationalorganizations,whereappropriate,rendertechnicalandfinancialsupporttoStatesuponrequestandwhenengagedinresearchinvestigationsaimedatevaluatingstockswhichhavebeenpreviouslyunfishedorverylightlyfished.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:thisclauseisrelevantwherethefisheryiswithinadevelopingregion/smallislandregionandmanagementoftheresourceisperformedthroughaninternationalorganization.
Process:Theinternationalmanagementcomponentofthefisheryisengagedinprocessesthatsupportthefisherybasedindevelopingcountries.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisarecordoftheprovidedtechnicalandfinancialsupport.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorreports.
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5. Thereshallberegularstockassessmentactivitiesappropriateforthefishery,itsrange,thespeciesbiologyandtheecosystem,undertakeninaccordancewithacknowledgedscientificstandardstosupportitsoptimumutilization.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.2.1/12.2/12.3/12.5/12.6/12.7/12.17FAOEco(2009)29-29.3,31
FAOEco(2011)42
5.1 An appropriate institutional framework shall be established to determine the applied researchwhichisrequiredanditsproperuse(i.e.assess/evaluatestockassessmentmodel/practices)forfisherymanagementpurposes.
FAOCCRF12.2,12.6
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Establishmentofappropriateinstitutionalframeworkforappliedresearchdoesnotexist.
Lackinginallparameters.
Theappropriateinstitutionalframeworkisestablishedtodeterminetheappliedresearchrequired,butthereisinsufficientuseforfisherymanagementpurposes.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Theappropriateinstitutionalframeworkisestablishedtodeterminetheappliedresearchrequired,butthereismoderateuseforfisherymanagementpurposes.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Anappropriateinstitutionalframeworkisestablishedtodeterminetheappliedresearchrequired,anditsproperuse(i.e.,assessandevaluatestockassessmentmodelsorpractices)forfisherymanagementpurposes.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisanestablishedinstitutionalframeworkforfisherymanagementpurposesthatdeterminesappliedresearchneedsanduse.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetosubstantiatethatessentialresearchforfisherymanagementpurposesisdeterminedandcarriedout.Thisresearchgenerallyincludesroutinestock(s)andecosystemassessmentreports.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludedescriptionoftheoverallprocessofresearchassessmentandpeerreview,stockandecosystemassessmentreports.
5.1.1Withtheuseoflesselaboratemethodsforstockassessmentfrequentlyusedforsmallscaleorlowvaluecapturefisheriesresultingingreateruncertaintyaboutthestateofthestockunder
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required,includingwhereappropriate,lowerlevelofutilizationofresources.Arecordofgoodmanagementperformancemaybeconsideredassupportingevidenceoftheadequacyandthemanagementsystem.
FAOEco(2011)42
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Withtheuseoflesselaboratemethodsforstockassessmentfrequentlyusedforsmallscaleorlowvaluecapturefisheries,moreprecautionaryapproachestomanagingfisheriesonsuchresourcesarenotrequired,includingwhereappropriate,lowerlevelofutilizationofresources.
Lackinginallparameters.
Withtheuseoflesselaboratemethodsforstockassessmentfrequentlyusedforsmallscaleorlowvaluecapturefisheries,moreprecautionaryapproachestomanagingfisheriesonsuchresourcesareinsufficientlyrequired,includingwhereappropriate,lowerlevelofutilizationofresources.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Withtheuseoflesselaboratemethodsforstockassessmentfrequentlyusedforsmallscaleorlowvaluecapturefisheries,moreprecautionaryapproachestomanagingfisheriesonsuchresourcesaremoderatelyrequired,includingwhereappropriate,lowerlevelofutilizationofresources.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Withtheuseoflesselaboratemethodsforstockassessmentfrequentlyusedforsmallscaleorlowvaluecapturefisheries,moreprecautionaryapproachestomanagingfisheriesonsuchresourcesarerequired,includingwhereappropriate,lowerlevelofutilizationofresources.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:ifthefisheryforthestockunderconsiderationhassufficientdatacollectedthroughregularstockassessmentactivitiesforitsmanagementthenthisclausecanbescoredwithfullconformance.
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsfortheapplicationofmoreprecautionaryapproachestomanagingfisheries(e.g.lowerexploitationrates)onresourcesassessedthroughstockassessmentmethodsresultingingreateruncertaintyaboutthestateofthestockunderconsideration.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencefortheapplicationofprecautionaryapproachestomanagingfisheries(e.g.lowerexploitationrates)onresourcesassessedthroughstockassessmentmethodsresultinginingreateruncertaintyaboutthestateofthestockunderconsideration.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsandotherdata.
5.1.2Statesshallensurethatappropriateresearchisconductedintoallaspectsoffisheriesincludingbiology,ecology,technology,environmentalscience,economics,socialscience,aquacultureandnutritionalscience.Resultsofanalysesshallbedistributedinatimelyandreadilyunderstandablefashioninorderthatthebestscientificevidenceismadeavailableasacontributiontofisheries
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facilitiesandprovideappropriatetraining,staffingandinstitutionbuildingtoconducttheresearch,takingintoaccountthespecialneedsofdevelopingcountries.
FAOCCRF(1995)12.1/7.4.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)Thestatedoesnotconductandmakeavailableappropriateresearchintothefollowingaspectsoffisheries:biology,ecology,technology,environmentalscience,economics,socialscience,aquacultureandnutritionalscience,orprovideappropriatetraining,staffingandinstitutionbuildingtoconducttheresearch.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thestateconductsandmakesavailableinsufficientlyappropriateresearchintothefollowingaspectsoffisheries:biology,ecology,technology,environmentalscience,economics,socialscience,aquacultureandnutritionalscience,orprovideappropriatetraining,staffingandinstitutionbuildingtoconducttheresearch.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thestateconductsandmakesavailablemoderatelyappropriateresearchintothefollowingaspectsoffisheries:biology,ecology,technology,environmentalscience,economics,socialscience,aquacultureandnutritionalscience,orprovideappropriatetraining,staffingandinstitutionbuildingtoconducttheresearch.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesensurethatappropriateresearchisconductedintoallaspectsoffisheriesincludingbiology,ecology,technology,environmentalscience,economics,socialscience,aquacultureandnutritionalscience.Theresearchisdisseminatedaccordingly.Statesalsoensuretheavailabilityofresearchfacilitiesandprovideappropriatetraining,staffingandinstitutionbuildingtoconducttheresearch,takingintoaccountthespecialneedsofdevelopingcountries.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereareorganizationsandprocessesinplacetopermitresearchintoallaspectsoffisheries,aslistedintheclause.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Researchiscarriedoutinfisheriesbiology,fisheriesecology,fisheriestechnology,environmentalscience,fisherieseconomics,socialscience,aquaculture,nutritionalscience.Infisherieswherethereisnodemonstrablenutritionalsciencebeingconducted,butallothertypesofresearcharecarriedout,thefisheryshallbedeemedcompliantwiththisevaluationparameter.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessment,economicvalue,fleetandotherreports.
5.2 There shall be established research capacity necessary to assess and monitor 1) the effects ofclimate or environment change on fish stocks and aquatic ecosystems, 2) the state of the stockunder State jurisdiction, and for 3) the impacts of ecosystem changes resulting from fishingpressure,pollutionorhabitatalteration.
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FAOEco(2009)31
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoestablishedcapacityforassessmentandmonitoringof1)theeffectsofclimateorenvironmentchangeonfishstocksandaquaticecosystems,2)thestateofthestockunderStatejurisdiction,andfor3)theimpactsofecosystemchangesresultingfromfishingpressure,pollutionorhabitatalteration.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisaninsufficientlyestablishedcapacityforassessmentandmonitoringof1)theeffectsofclimateorenvironmentchangeonfishstocksandaquaticecosystems,2)thestateofthestockunderStatejurisdiction,andfor3)theimpactsofecosystemchangesresultingfromfishingpressure,pollutionorhabitatalteration.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereisamoderatelyestablishedcapacityforassessmentandmonitoringof1)theeffectsofclimateorenvironmentchangeonfishstocksandaquaticecosystems,2)thestateofthestockunderStatejurisdiction,andfor3)theimpactsofecosystemchangesresultingfromfishingpressure,pollutionorhabitatalteration.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereisestablishedresearchcapacitynecessarytoassessandmonitor1)theeffectsofclimateorenvironmentchangeonfishstocksandaquaticecosystems,2)thestateofthestockunderStatejurisdiction,andfor3)theimpactsofecosystemchangesresultingfromfishingpressure,pollutionorhabitatalteration.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemthatestablishestherequiredresearchcapacityneededtoassessandmonitor1)theeffectsofclimateorenvironmentchangeonfishstocksandaquaticecosystems,2)thestateofthestockunderStatejurisdiction,andfor3)theimpactsofecosystemchangesresultingfromfishingpressure,pollutionorhabitatalteration.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetodemonstratethatthereissufficientresearchcapacityinplaceforassessingandmonitoringthestateofthestockunderconsideration,impactsoffishingpressure,pollutionandhabitatalterationandtheeffectsofclimateorenvironmentchangeonfishstocksandaquatic.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestock,ecosystemandhabitatassessmentreports.
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5.3 Management organizations shall cooperate with relevant international organizations toencourageresearchinordertoensureoptimumutilizationoffisheryresources.
FAO12.7
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnocooperationofmanagementorganizationswithrelevantinternationalorganizationstoencourageresearchinordertoensureoptimumutilizationoffisheryresources.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientcooperationofmanagementorganizationswithrelevantinternationalorganizationstoencourageresearchinordertoensureoptimumutilizationoffisheryresources.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatecooperationofmanagementorganizationswithrelevantinternationalorganizationstoencourageresearchinordertoensureoptimumutilizationoffisheryresources.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Managementorganizationscooperatewithrelevantinternationalorganizationstoencourageresearchinordertoensureoptimumutilizationoffisheryresources.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereiscooperationorinteractionbetweeninternationalorganizationstoensureoptimumutilizationofresource.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceavailabletosubstantiatethatsuchcooperationorinteractionhastakenplace.Thereisdataavailablethatsubstantiatescooperationactivities.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludeoutputsresultingfrommeetingsorotherresearch.
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5.4 Thefisherymanagementorganizationsshalldirectly,orinconjunctionwithotherStates,developcollaborative technical and research programs to improve understanding of the biology,environmentandstatusoftransboundaryaquaticstocks.
FAOCCRF12.7,12.17
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnodevelopmentofcollaborativetechnicalandresearchprogramstoimproveunderstandingofthebiology,environmentandstatusoftransboundaryaquaticstocks.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientdevelopmentcollaborativetechnicalandresearchprogramstoimproveunderstandingofthebiology,environmentandstatusoftransboundaryaquaticstocks.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatedevelopmentofcollaborativetechnicalandresearchprogramstoimproveunderstandingofthebiology,environmentandstatusoftransboundaryaquaticstocks.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thefisherymanagementorganizationsdirectly,orinconjunctionwithotherStates,developcollaborativetechnicalandresearchprogramstoimproveunderstandingofthebiology,environmentandstatusoftransboundaryaquaticstocks.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notapplicableifstockinnottransboundaryinnature.
Process:Thecollaborativetechnicalandresearchprogramstoimproveunderstandingofthebiology,environmentandstatusoftransboundaryaquaticstockshavebeendeveloped.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceavailabletosubstantiatethatsuchcooperationorinteractionhastakenplace.Therearedataonsuchcollaborationsfortransboundaryaquaticstockunderstanding.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludeoutputsresultingfrommeetingsorotherresearch.
5.5 Datageneratedbyresearchshallbeanalyzedandtheresultsofsuchanalysespublishedinawaythatensuresconfidentialityisrespected,whereappropriate.
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LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoanalysisofresearchdata,orpublicationofthatdatainawaythatensuresconfidentiality,whereappropriate.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientanalysisofresearchdataorpublicationofthatdatainawaythatensuresconfidentiality,whereappropriate.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateanalysisofresearchdata,orpublicationofthatdatainawaythatensuresconfidentiality,whereappropriate.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Datageneratedbyresearchisanalyzedandtheresultsofsuchanalysespublishedinawaythatensuresconfidentialityisrespected,whereappropriate.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsanalysisofresearchdata,ensuring,whereappropriate,theirconfidentiality.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencedatawasproperlyanalyzed.Datawaspublishedrespecting,whereappropriate,confidentialityagreements.Therulesofconfidentialityareeffectivelyrespected.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorreports.
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C. ThePrecautionaryApproach
6. Thecurrentstateofthestockshallbedefinedinrelationtoreferencepointsorrelevantproxiesorverifiablesubstitutesallowingforeffectivemanagementobjectivesandtargets.Remedialactionsshallbeavailableandtakenwherereferencepointorothersuitableproxiesareapproachedorexceeded.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.3,7.6.1FAOEco(2009)29.2-29.2bis,29.6,30-30.2FAOEco(2011)36.2,36.3,37,37.1,37.2
6.1 Statesshallestablishsafetargetreferencepoint(s)formanagement.
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Nosafetargetreferencepointshavebeenestablished.
Lackinginallparameters.
Targetreferencepointshavebeenestablishedbutconsideredinsufficientlysafe.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Targetreferencepointshavebeenestablishedbutconsideredmoderatelysafe.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TargetreferencepointshavebeenestablishedandareconsistentwithachievingMSY.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Atargetreferencepoint(s)orproxyhasbeenofficiallyestablished.Managersshallbeabletoapplytechnicalmeasurestoreducefishingpressureintheeventthatreferencepointsareapproachedorexceeded.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theofficialtargetreferencepointorproxyisconsistentwithachievingmaximumsustainableyield(MSY)orasuitableproxy,andthereisevidencethatithasbeenusedasanobjectivebythemanagementprocess.Iftherearehistoricalinstancesofthereferencepointbeingapproachedorexceeded,managershavetakenremedialactionasappropriate.Inthecontextofreferencepoints,whendataareinsufficienttoestimatereferencepointsdirectlyothermeasuresofproductivecapacitycanserveasreasonablesubstitutesor“proxies”.Suitableproxiesmaybe,forexample,standardizedcpueasaproxyforbiomassorspecificlevelsoffishingmortalityandbiomasswhichhaveprovenusefulinotherfisheriesandcanbeusedwithareasonabledegreeofconfidenceintheabsenceofbetterdefinedlevels.Itisimportanttonotethattheuseofaproxymayinvolveadditionaluncertainty,andifso,shouldtriggertheuseofextraprecautioninthesettingofbiologicalreferencepoints.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsorfisherymanagementplans.
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avoidingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).Whenalimitreferencepointisapproached,measuresshallbetakentoensurethatitwillnotbeexceeded.Forinstance,iffishingmortality(oritsproxy)isabovetheassociatedlimitreferencepoint,actionsshouldbetakentodecreasethefishingmortality(oritsproxy)belowthatlimitreferencepoint.
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Nosafelimitreferencepointsforexploitationhavebeenestablished.
Lackinginallparameters.
Limitreferencepointisestablishedbutconsideredinsufficientlysafe,andmeasurestakenareinsufficienttoensurethatitwillnotbeexceeded.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Limitreferencepointisestablishedbutconsideredmoderatelysafe,andmeasurestakenaremoderatetoensurethatitwillnotbeexceeded.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereareestablishedsafelimitreferencepoint(s)forexploitation(i.e.consistentwithavoidingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).Whenalimitreferencepointisapproached,measuresaretakentoensurethatitwillnotbeexceeded.Forinstance,iffishingmortality(oritsproxy)isabovetheassociatedlimitreferencepoint,actionsaretakentodecreasethefishingmortality(oritsproxy)belowthatlimitreferencepoint.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParametersProcess:Ascientificallybasedlimitreferencepointorproxyhasbeenofficiallyestablished,togetherwiththemeasuretobetakentoensureitwillnotbeexceeded.CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thestockunderassessmentshallnotcurrentlybeoverfished(asdefinedbythecompetentAlaskaauthorities)accordingtothebestavailablescientificunderstanding.Thestockiscurrentlyestimatedtobeonthesustainablesideofthisreferencepoint(e.g.SSBisabovelimitreferencepoint,FisbelowFlim,etc.).Thelimitreferencepointorproxyisconsistentwithavoidingrecruitmentoverfishingandotherseverenegativeimpactsonthestock.Therearemechanismsinplace(e.g.harvestcontrolruleormechanism)toensurethattheleveloffishingpressureisreducedifthelimitreferencepointisapproachedorreached,andthesemechanismsareconsistentwithensuringtoahighdegreeofcertaintythatthelimitreferencepointwillnotbeexceededandthatactionsaretakentodecreasethefishingmortality(oritsproxy)belowthatlimitreferencepoint.ThelevelofBlimshouldbesetonthebasisofhistoricalinformation,applyinganappropriatelevelofprecautionaccordingtothereliabilityofthatinformation.Inaddition,anupperlimitshouldbesetonfishingmortality,Blim,whichisthefishingmortalityratethat,ifsustained,woulddrivebiomassdowntotheBlimlevelItisimportanttoclarifythatforsalmon,spawningescapementgoalsareasuitableproxyfortheintentofthisclause.Escapementgoalperformanceshallbeconsideredasasuitablereferencepointforsalmonmanagement.Specifictothispoint,underperformingsalmonstocksthatdonotmeettheirescapementgoalsshallbeappropriatelymanagedwithintheStockofConcernframeworkbytheStateofAlaskaandscoredaccordinglywithintheassessment.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsorfisherymanagementplans.
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to the reference points. Accordingly, the stock under consideration shall not be overfished (i.e.abovelimitreferencepointorproxy)andtheleveloffishingpermittedshallbecommensuratewiththe current state of the fishery resources,maintaining its future availability, taking into accountthat long term changes in productivity canoccur due to natural variability and/or impacts otherthanfishing.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.3,7.6.1FAOEco(2009)29.2-29.2bis,29.6,30-30.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Thereisnomeasurementofthepositionofthefisheryinrelationtothereferencepointsexists,andmaintenanceoftheleveloffishingpermittedisnotcommensurate(i.e.avoidingoverfishing)withthecurrentstateofthefisheryresources.
Lackinginallparameters.
Themeasurementofthepositionofthefisheryinrelationtothereferencepointsiscarriedout,butthemaintenanceoftheleveloffishingpermittedisinsufficientlycommensurate(i.e.avoidingoverfishing)withthecurrentstateofthefisheryresources.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Themeasurementofthepositionofthefisheryinrelationtothereferencepointsiscarriedout,butthemaintenanceoftheleveloffishingpermittedisonlymoderatelycommensurate(i.e.avoidingoverfishing)withthecurrentstateofthefisheryresources.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Dataandassessmentproceduresareinstalledmeasuringthepositionofthefisheryinrelationtothereferencepoints.Accordingly,thestockunderconsiderationisnotoverfished(i.e.itisabovelimitreferencepointorproxy)andtheleveloffishingpermittediscommensuratewiththecurrentstateofthefisheryresources,maintainingitsfutureavailability,takingintoaccountthatlongtermchangesinproductivitycanoccurduetonaturalvariabilityand/orimpactsotherthanfishing.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Dataandassessmentprocedures(i.e.stockassessmentprocess)areinplacetomeasurethepositionofthefisheryinrelationtothetargetandlimitreferencepoints.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thecurrentstatusofthestockinrelationtoreferencepoints,isusedtodeterminetheleveloffishingpermitted,toensurethelatteriscommensuratewiththecurrentstateofthefisheryresources(i.e.closetoorabovetargetreferencepointandmostimportantly,notoverfishedorbelowitslimitreferencepointorproxy)takingintoaccountthatlongtermchangesinproductivitycanoccurduetonaturalvariabilityand/orimpactsotherthanfishing.Thestockshallbeideallypositionedabovethemidwaypointbetweentargetandlimitreferencepoint.Itisimportanttoclarifythat,forsalmon,spawningescapementgoalsareasuitableproxyfortheintentofthisclause.Escapementgoalperformanceshallbeconsideredasasuitablereferencepointforsalmonmanagement.Specifictothispoint,underperformingsalmonstocksthatdonotmeettheirescapementgoalsshallbeappropriatelymanagedwithintheStockofConcernframeworkbytheStateofAlaska.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsorfisherymanagementplans.
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6.4Managementactionsshallbeagreedtointheeventualitythatdatasourcesandanalysesindicatethatthesereferencepointshavebeenexceeded.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.3
FAOEco(2009)29.6,30.2
FAOEco(2011)36.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoagreementofmanagementactionsintheeventualitythatdatasourcesandanalysesindicatethatreferencepointshavebeenexceeded.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisaninsufficientlyeffectiveagreementofmanagementactionsintheeventualitythatdatasourcesandanalysesindicatethatreferencepointshavebeenexceeded.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereisamoderatelyeffectiveagreementofmanagementactionsintheeventualitythatdatasourcesandanalysesindicatethatreferencepointshavebeenexceeded.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Managementactionsareagreedintheeventualitythatdatasourcesandanalysesindicatethatthesereferencepointshavebeenexceeded.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisanagreedprocessorsystemintheeventualitythatthedatasourcesandanalysesindicatethatthesereferencepointshavebeenexceeded.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Intheeventualitythatthecurrentlevelofthestockhasexceededtargetorlimitreferencepoint,theagreedmanagementaction(i.e.,harvestcontrolruleorframework)shallbeimmediatelyimplementedandfishingreducedorhaltedasnecessary.Theharvestcontrolruleiseffectiveatkeepingorbringingbackthestockatacceptablebiologicallevels(i.e.avoidoverfishing).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreportsorfisherymanagementplans.
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7. Managementactionsandmeasuresfortheconservationofstockandtheaquaticenvironmentshallbebasedontheprecautionaryapproach.Whereinformationisdeficientasuitablemethodusingriskassessmentshallbeadoptedtotakeintoaccountuncertainty.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.1/7.5.4/7.5.5/12.3
FAOECO(2009)29.6/32
FAOEco(2011)36.7
7.1 The precautionary approach shall be applied widely to conservation, management andexploitation of living aquatic resources in order to protect them and preserve the aquaticenvironment. This should take due account of stock enhancement procedures, whereappropriate.Absenceof scientific information shall not beused as a reason for postponingorfailing to take conservation andmanagementmeasures. Relevant uncertainties shall be takenintoaccountthroughasuitablemethodofriskassessment, includingthoseassociatedwiththeuseofintroducedortranslocatedspecies1.
FAOEco(2009)29.6
FAOEco(2011)36.7
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Theprecautionaryapproachisnotappliedtoconservation,managementandexploitationoflivingaquaticresources.
Lackinginallparameters.
Theprecautionaryapproachisinsufficientlyappliedtoconservation,managementandexploitationoflivingaquaticresources.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Theprecautionaryapproachismoderatelyappliedtoconservation,managementandexploitationoflivingaquaticresources.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Theprecautionaryapproachisappliedtoconservation,managementandexploitationoflivingaquaticresourcesinordertoprotectthemandpreservetheaquaticenvironment.
Fulfilsallparameters.
1FAOTechnicalGuidelinesforResponsibleFisheriesNo.2–Precautionaryapproachtocapturefisheriesandspeciesintroductions.
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Process:Therearemanagementmeasures,regulations,andlawsthatcommandordirectfortheuseoftheprecautionaryapproach(PA)toconservation,managementandexploitationoftheaquaticresourcesunderassessment.ThiscouldeithertaketheformofanexplicitcommitmenttotheapplicationofthePA,orcouldbeevidencedbyanover-archingapproachappliedthroughoutthemanagementliterature.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:ThereisevidenceforthepracticalapplicationofthePAtoresourcemanagementandconservation.NotethatthePAmaybeintegratedinstockassessmentpractices,inspecificmanagementmeasuresenactedforeverydayfisheriesoperations,orothermeasures.ApplicationofthePAtakesindueaccountofstockenhancementprocedures,whereappropriate,andrelevantuncertaintiesaretakenintoaccountusingasuitablemethodofriskassessment,includingthoseassociatedwiththeuseofintroducedortranslocatedspecies.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreports,fisherymanagementplansandotherdocuments.
7.1.1Inimplementingtheprecautionaryapproach,Statesshalltakeintoaccount,interalia,ofuncertaintiesrelatingtothesizeandproductivityofthestocks,referencepoints,stock
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andtheimpactoffishingactivities,includingdiscards,onnon-targetandassociatedordependentspeciesaswellasenvironmentalandsocio-economicconditions.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoimplementationoftheprecautionaryapproach,takingintoaccountuncertaintiesrelatingtothesizeandproductivityofthestocks,referencepoints,stockconditioninrelationtosuchreferencepoints,levelsanddistributionoffishingmortalityandtheimpactoffishingactivities,includingdiscards,onnon-targetandassociatedordependentspecies,aswellasenvironmentalandsocio-economicconditions.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientimplementationoftheprecautionaryapproach,takingintoaccountuncertaintiesrelatingtothesizeandproductivityofthestocks,referencepoints,stockconditioninrelationtosuchreferencepoints,levelsanddistributionoffishingmortalityandtheimpactoffishingactivities,includingdiscards,onnon-targetandassociatedordependentspecies,aswellasenvironmentalandsocio-economicconditions.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateimplementationoftheprecautionaryapproach,takingintoaccountuncertaintiesrelatingtothesizeandproductivityofthestocks,referencepoints,stockconditioninrelationtosuchreferencepoints,levelsanddistributionoffishingmortalityandtheimpactoffishingactivities,includingdiscards,onnon-targetandassociatedordependentspeciesas,wellasenvironmentalandsocio-economicconditions.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Inimplementingtheprecautionaryapproach,theStatetakesintoaccount,interalia,uncertaintiesrelatingtothesizeandproductivityofthestocks,referencepoints,stockconditioninrelationtosuchreferencepoints,levelsanddistributionoffishingmortalityandtheimpactoffishingactivities,includingdiscards,onnon-targetandassociatedordependentspeciesaswellasenvironmentalandsocio-economicconditions.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasysteminplaceunderwhichthepotentialuncertaintieslistedabovecanbeexaminedandtakenintoaccountduringthedecision-makingprocess.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetodemonstratethatinthefisheryunderassessment,uncertaintiesconsideredincludethoseassociatedwiththesizeandproductivityofthestocks,referencepoints,stockconditioninrelationtosuchreferencepoints,levelsanddistributionoffishingmortalityandtheimpactoffishingactivities,includingdiscards,onnon-targetandassociatedordependentspeciesaswellasenvironmentalandsocio-economicconditions.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreports,fisherymanagementplansandotherdocuments.
7.1.2 Intheabsenceofadequatescientificinformation,appropriateresearchshallbeinitiatedinatimelyfashion.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.1,12.3
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LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Intheabsenceofadequatescientificinformation,appropriateresearchisnotinitiatedinatimelyfashion.
Lackinginallparameters.
Intheabsenceofadequatescientificinformation,appropriateresearchissometimeinitiatedinatimelyfashion.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Intheabsenceofadequatescientificinformation,appropriateresearchisofteninitiatedinatimelyfashion.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Intheabsenceofadequatescientificinformation,appropriateresearchisinitiatedinatimelyfashion.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatidentifiesweaknessesinthescientificinformationavailabletofisherymanagers,andinitiatesadditionalresearchasnecessary.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethatsuchaprocesshasbeenappliedinthecaseofthefisheryunderassessment,includingexamplesofinitiatedresearch.Dependingonthesituation,appropriateresearchorfurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedriskisinitiatedinatimelyfashion.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorscientificreports.
7.2 In the case of new or exploratory fisheries, States shall adopt as soon as possible cautiousconservationandmanagementmeasures,including,interalia,catchlimitsandeffortlimits.Suchmeasuresshouldremaininforceuntiltherearesufficientdatatoallowassessmentoftheimpactof the fisheries on the long-term sustainability of the stocks, whereupon conservation andmanagementmeasuresbasedonthatassessmentshouldbeimplemented.Thelattermeasuresshould,ifappropriate,allowforthegradualdevelopmentofthefisheries.
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LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Fornewandexploratoryfisheries,noproceduresareinplaceforpromptlyapplyingprecautionarymanagementmeasures,includingcatchoreffortlimits,andnoprovisionshavebeenmadefortheirgradualintroductionanddevelopment,byestablishingcautiousconservationmeasureswhilesufficientdataarecollectedtoevaluatetheimpactsofthenewfishery.
Lackinginallparameters.
Fornewandexploratoryfisheries,insufficientlyeffectiveproceduresareinplaceforpromptlyapplyingprecautionarymanagementmeasures,includingcatchoreffortlimits,andinsufficientprovisionshavebeenmadefortheirgradualintroductionanddevelopment,byestablishingcautiousconservationmeasureswhilesufficientdataarecollectedtoevaluatetheimpactsofthenewfishery.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Fornewandexploratoryfisheries,moderatelyeffectiveproceduresareinplaceforpromptlyapplyingprecautionarymanagementmeasures,includingcatchoreffortlimits,andmoderateprovisionshavebeenmadefortheirgradualintroductionanddevelopment,byestablishingcautiousconservationmeasureswhilesufficientdataarecollectedtoevaluatetheimpactsofthenewfishery.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Inthecaseofneworexploratoryfisheries,Statesadoptassoonaspossiblecautiousconservationandmanagementmeasures,including,interalia,catchlimitsandeffortlimits.Suchmeasuresremaininforceuntiltherearesufficientdatatoallowassessmentoftheimpactofthefisheriesonthelong-termsustainabilityofthestocks,whereuponconservationandmanagementmeasuresbasedonthatassessmentareimplemented.Thelattermeasuresallow,ifappropriate,forthegradualdevelopmentofthefisheries.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note.Thisclauseisonlyapplicableforneworexploratoryfisheries.
Process:Forneworexploratoryfisheriesthereisaprocessthatallowstheimmediateapplicationofprecautionarymanagementmeasuresandprovisions,includingcatchoreffortlimits,andfortheimpactassessmentofsuchfisheriesonthelong-termsustainabilityofthestocks.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencefortheimplementationofthesecatchandeffortlimits,andothermanagementmeasuresincludingtheimpactassessmentperformedforthesefisheries.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorscientificreports.
7.3 Contingencyplansshallbeagreedinadvancefortheappropriatemanagementresponsetoseriousthreatstotheresourceasaresultofoverfishingoradverseenvironmentalchangesor
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andshallbebasedonbestscientificevidenceavailable.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.5.5
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Nocontingencyplanhasbeendrawnuptointroducetemporarymanagementmeasurestoensurethatfishingactivitydoesnotexacerbateseriousthreatstotheresourcecausedbynaturalphenomena.
Lackinginallparameters.
Acontingencyplanhasbeendrawnuptointroducetemporarymanagementmeasures,butitisinsufficientlyeffectivetoensurethatfishingactivitydoesnotexacerbateseriousthreatstotheresourcecausedbynaturalphenomena.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Acontingencyplanhasbeendrawnuptointroducetemporarymanagementmeasures,butitisonlymoderatelyeffectivetoensurethatfishingactivitydoesnotexacerbateseriousthreatstotheresourcecausedbynaturalphenomena.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Contingencyplansareagreedinadvancefortheappropriatemanagementresponsetoseriousthreatstotheresourceasaresultofoverfishingoradverseenvironmentalchangesorotherphenomenaadverselyaffectingthefisheryresource.Suchmeasuresmaybetemporaryarebebasedonbestscientificevidenceavailable.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisanagreedcontingencyplantoavoidseriousthreattotheresource.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceofeffectivenessforthiscontingencyplan.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisherymanagementplans,regulationsorotherrecords.
D. ManagementMeasures8. Managementshalladoptandimplementeffectivemanagementmeasuresdesignedto
maintainstocksatlevelscapableofproducingmaximumsustainableyields,includingharvestcontrolrulesandtechnicalmeasuresapplicabletosustainableutilizationofthefisheryandbebaseduponverifiableevidenceandadvicefromavailablescientificandobjective,traditionalsources.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.1/7.1.2/7.1.6/7.4.1/7.6.1/7.6.9/12.3FAOEco(2009)29.2/29.4/30
FAOEco(2011)36.2,36.3
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sustainabilityoffisheryresourcesatlevelswhichpromotetheobjectiveofoptimumutilization,andbebasedonverifiableandobjectivescientificand/ortraditional,fisherorcommunitysources.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.1Others7.4.1/7.6.7FAOEco(2009)29.2/29.4
FAOEco(2011)36.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenoeffectiveconservationandmanagementmeasuresdesignedtoensurelongtermsustainabilityoffisheryresourceatlevelswhichpromotetheobjectiveofoptimumutilizationbasedonverifiableandobjectiveinformation.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveconservationandmanagementmeasuresdesignedtoensurelongtermsustainabilityoffisheryresourceatlevelswhichpromotetheobjectiveofoptimumutilizationbasedonverifiableandobjectiveinformation.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveconservationandmanagementmeasuresdesignedtoensurelongtermsustainabilityoffisheryresourceatlevelswhichpromotetheobjectiveofoptimumutilizationbasedonverifiableandobjectiveinformation.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Conservationandmanagementmeasuresshallbedesignedtoensurethelong-termsustainabilityoffisheryresourcesatlevelswhichpromotetheobjectiveofoptimumutilization,andbebasedonverifiableandobjectivescientificand/ortraditional,fisherorcommunitysources.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Theprocessbywhichmanagementmeasuresaredevelopedforthefisheryutilizesthebestavailablescientificevidence,includingtraditionalsourceswheretheseareverifiable,andalsoconsidersthecost-effectivenessandsocialimpactofpotentialnewmeasures.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethatthemanagementmeasuresinplaceareeffectiveatachievingthelong-termoptimumyield,whichisdefinedbytheFAOas“theharvestlevelsforaspeciesthatachievesthegreatestoverallbenefits,includingeconomic,socialandbiologicalconsiderations”.Ifthestockhasbeenmaintainedabovethelimitreferencepointthisshallbetakenasevidencethatmanagementmeasuresareeffectiveinavoidingoverfishing.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereports,fisherymanagementplans,regulationsorothermanagementmeasures.
8.1.1 Management targets are consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (MSY) (or asuitableproxy)onaverage,oralesserfishingmortalityifthatisoptimalinthecircumstancesofthe fishery (e.g. multispecies fisheries) or to avoid severe adverse impacts on dependentpredators.
FAOEco(2009)29.2FAOEco(2011)36.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
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Managementtargetsarenotconsistent with achievingmaximum sustainable yield(MSY) (or a suitable proxy)on average, or a lesserfishing mortality if that isoptimalinthecircumstancesof the fishery (e.g.multispecies fisheries) or toavoid severe adverseimpacts on dependentpredators.
Lackinginallparameters.
Management targets areinsufficientlyconsistentwithachieving maximumsustainableyield (MSY) (orasuitable proxy) on average,oralesserfishingmortalityifthat is optimal in thecircumstances of the fishery(e.g. multispecies fisheries)or to avoid severe adverseimpacts on dependentpredators.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Management targets aremoderately consistent withachieving maximumsustainableyield (MSY) (orasuitable proxy) on average,oralesserfishingmortalityifthat is optimal in thecircumstances of the fishery(e.g. multispecies fisheries)or to avoid severe adverseimpacts on dependentpredators.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Management targets areconsistent with achievingmaximum sustainable yield(MSY) (or a suitable proxy)on average, or a lesserfishing mortality if that isoptimalinthecircumstancesof the fishery (e.g.multispecies fisheries) or toavoid severe adverseimpacts on dependentpredators.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:ThereisaprocessthatallowsforthecreationofmanagementtargetsconsistentwithachievingMSYoraproxy,oralesserfishingmortalityifthatisoptimalinthecircumstancesofthefishery(e.g.multispeciesfisheries)ortoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredators.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:ThereisevidenceofmanagementtargetsconsistentwithachievingMSYoraproxy,oralesserfishingmortalityifthatisoptimalinthecircumstancesofthefishery(e.g.multispeciesfisheries)ortoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredators. EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludestockassessmentreports,fisherymanagementplans,regulationsorothermanagementmeasures.
8.1.2Intheevaluationofalternativeconservationandmanagementmeasures,theircost-effectivenessandsocialimpactshallbeconsidered.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.6.7
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoevaluationofalternativeconservationand
Thereisinsufficientevaluationofalternative
Thereismoderateevaluationofalternative
Intheevaluationofalternativeconservationand
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considerationoftheircost-effectivenessandsocialimpact.
Lackinginallparameters.
conservationandmanagementmeasureswithconsiderationoftheircost-effectivenessandsocialimpact.
Lackingintwoparameters.
conservationandmanagementmeasureswithconsiderationoftheircost-effectivenessandsocialimpact.
Lackinginoneparameter.
managementmeasures,theircost-effectivenessandsocialimpactareconsidered.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Theprocessbywhichmanagementmeasuresaredevelopedforthefisheryallowsforconsiderationofthecost-effectivenessandsocialimpactofpotentialnewormodifiedmanagementmeasures.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencefortheconsiderationofthecost-effectivenessandsocialimpactofpotentialnewormodifiedmanagementmeasures.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludereports,fisherymanagementplans,regulationsorothermanagementmeasures.
8.1.3Studiesshallbepromotedwhichprovideanunderstandingofthecosts,benefitsandeffectsofalternativemanagementoptionsdesignedtorationalizefishing,inparticular,optionsrelatingtoexcessfishingcapacityandexcessivelevelsoffishingeffort.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.4.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Studiesarenotpromotedonthecost,benefits,andeffectsofalternativemanagementoptionsforrationalizingfishing,
Thereisinsufficientpromotionofstudiesonthecost,benefits,andeffectsofalternativemanagementoptionsforrationalizing
Thereismoderatepromotionofstudiesonthecost,benefits,andeffectsofalternativemanagementoptionsforrationalizing
Studiesarepromotedwhichprovideanunderstandingofthecosts,benefitsandeffectsofalternativemanagementoptionsdesignedtorationalize
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Lackinginallparameters.
fishing,especiallyrelatingtoexcessivecapacityoffishingeffort.
Lackingintwoparameters.
fishing,especiallyrelatingtoexcessivecapacityoffishingeffort.
Lackinginoneparameter.
fishing,inparticular,optionsrelatingtoexcessfishingcapacityandexcessivelevelsoffishingeffort.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaneedandaprocessthatallows,asappropriate,forstudiestounderstandthecosts,benefits,andeffectsofalternativemanagementoptionsdesignedtorationalizefishing.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforstudiesconductedonofalternativemanagementoptionsdesignedtorationalizefishing.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousevaluationorreportsonfishingrationalization.
8.2 Statesshallprohibitdynamiting,poisoningandothercomparabledestructivefishingpractices.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.4.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoprohibitionofdynamiting,poisoningandothercomparabledestructivefishingpractices.
Thereisinsufficientlyeffectiveprohibitionofdynamiting,poisoningandothercomparabledestructivefishingpractices.
Thereismoderatelyeffectiveprohibitionofdynamiting,poisoningandothercomparabledestructivefishingpractices.
TheStateprohibitsdynamiting,poisoningandothercomparabledestructivefishingpractices.
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Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Therearemanagementmeasures,orregulations,orlawsthatprohibitdestructivefishingpractices.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theregulationsorlawseffectivelyprohibitdynamiting,poisoningandothercomparabledestructivefishingpractices.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludelaws,fisherymanagementplans,regulations,andenforcementdata.
8.3 Statesshallseektoidentifydomesticpartieshavingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementofthefishery.Whendecidingonuse,conservationandmanagementoftheresource,duerecognitionshallbegiven,whererelevant,inaccordancewithnationallawsandregulations,tothetraditionalpractices,needsandinterestsofindigenouspeopleandlocalfishingcommunitieswhicharehighlydependentontheseresourcesfortheirlivelihood.Arrangementsshallbemadetoconsultalltheinterestedpartiesandgaintheircollaborationinachievingresponsiblefisheries.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.2,7.1.6,7.6.6
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Noattemptshavebeenmadetoidentifyandconsultwithdomesticparties(givingduerecognitionwhere
Insufficientattemptshavebeenmadetoidentifyandconsultwithdomesticparties(givingdue
Moderateattemptshavebeenmadetoidentifyandconsultwithdomesticparties(givingdue
Statesseektoidentifydomesticpartieshavingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementofthe
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nationallawsandregulations,tothetraditionalpractices,needsandinterestsofindigenouspeopleandlocalfishingcommunitieswhicharehighlydependentontheseresourcesfortheirlivelihood)havingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementoffisheriesresource.
Lackinginallparameters.
recognitionwhererelevant,inaccordancewithnationallawsandregulations,tothetraditionalpractices,needsandinterestsofindigenouspeopleandlocalfishingcommunitieswhicharehighlydependentontheseresourcesfortheirlivelihood)havingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementoffisheriesresource.
Lackingintwoparameters.
recognitionwhererelevant,inaccordancewithnationallawsandregulations,tothetraditionalpractices,needsandinterestsofindigenouspeopleandlocalfishingcommunitieswhicharehighlydependentontheseresourcesfortheirlivelihood)havingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementoffisheriesresource.
Lackinginoneparameter.
fishery.Whendecidingonuse,conservationandmanagementoftheresource,duerecognitionisgiven,whererelevant,inaccordancewithnationallawsandregulations,tothetraditionalpractices,needsandinterestsofindigenouspeopleandlocalfishingcommunitieswhicharehighlydependentontheseresourcesfortheirlivelihood.Arrangementsaremadetoconsultalltheinterestedpartiesandgaintheircollaborationinachievingresponsiblefisheries.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsforidentifyingandconsultingwithdomesticparties(givingduerecognitionwhererelevant,inaccordancewithnationallawsandregulations,tothetraditionalpractices,needsandinterestsofindigenouspeopleandlocalfishingcommunitieswhicharehighlydependentontheseresourcesfortheirlivelihood)havingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementoffisheriesresource.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Inaccordancewithnationallawsandregulations,thereisevidencethatdomesticpartieshavingalegitimateinterestintheuseandmanagementofthefishery(asdescribedabove)havebeenidentifiedandencouragedtocollaborateinthefisheriesmanagementprocess.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludelaws,fisherymanagementplans,regulations,andmeetingrecords.
8.4 Mechanisms shall be established where excess capacity exists, to reduce capacity to levelscommensuratewithsustainableuseoftheresource.Fleetcapacityoperatinginthefisheryshallbemeasuredandmonitored.Statesshallmaintain, inaccordancewithrecognizedinternationalstandards and practices, statistical data, updated at regular intervals, on all fishing operationsandarecordofallauthorizationstofishallowedbythem.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.8,7.6.3,8.1.2,8.1.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnomeasurementoffleetcapacityoperatinginthefleet,andmaintenanceofregularlyupdatedstatisticaldataonallfishing
Thereisinsufficientmeasurementoffleetcapacityoperatinginthefleet,andmaintenanceofregularlyupdatedstatistical
Thereismoderatemeasurementoffleetcapacityoperatinginthefleet,andmaintenanceofregularlyupdated,statistical
Thereiscollectionofmeasurementoffleetcapacityoperatinginthefleet,andmaintenanceofregularlyupdated,statistical
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Furthermore,mechanismsarenotestablishedwhereexcesscapacityexists,toreducecapacitytolevelscommensuratewithsustainableuseoftheresource.
Lackinginallparameters.
dataonallfishingoperationsallowed.Furthermore,mechanismsareinsufficientlyestablishedwhereexcesscapacityexists,toreducecapacitytolevelscommensuratewithsustainableuseoftheresource.
Lackingintwoparameters.
dataonallfishingoperationsallowed.Furthermore,mechanismsaremoderatelyestablishedwhereexcesscapacityexists,toreducecapacitytolevelscommensuratewithsustainableuseoftheresource.
Lackinginoneparameter.
dataonallfishingoperationsallowed.Furthermore,mechanismsareestablishedwhereexcesscapacityexists,toreducecapacitytolevelscommensuratewithsustainableuseoftheresource.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemtomeasurefleetcapacityandmaintainregularlyupdateddataonallfishingoperations.
Researchhasbeenconductedtodetermineorestimatethefishingcapacitycommensuratewiththesustainableuseoftheresource.TherearemechanismsinplacetomeasurethetotalfishingcapacitywithintheUnitofCertification,andtoreducethiscapacityifitisdeterminedtoexceedthesustainablelevel.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:ThereisevidenceofthesizeoffleetcapacityandofdatadescribingfishingoperationandthatthemechanismsdescribedabovearesuccessfulatmaintainingtheeffectivefishingcapacityoftheUnitofCertificationatalevelcommensuratewiththesustainableuseoftheresource.Managementmechanismswhichrestricttheapplicationoffishingcapacity,suchasquotas,shallbeconsideredvalidmechanismsinrelationtothisparameter.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayinclude,fleetreportsorotherdocumentsorreports.
8.5 Technicalmeasuresshallbetakenintoaccount,whereappropriate,inrelationto:
• fishsize• meshsizeorgear• closedseasons• closedareas• areasreservedforparticular(e.g.artisanal)fisheries• protectionofjuvenilesorspawners
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Notechnicalmeasuresaretakenintoaccount,whereappropriate,inrelationtofishsize,meshsizeorgear,closedseasons,closedareas,
Insufficienttechnicalmeasuresaretakenintoaccount,whereappropriate,inrelationtofishsize,meshsizeorgear,closedseasons,
Moderatetechnicalmeasuresaretakenintoaccount,whereappropriate,inrelationtofishsize,meshsizeorgear,closedseasons,
Technicalmeasuresaretakenintoaccount,whereappropriate,inrelationtofishsize,meshsizeorgear,closedseasons,closedareas,
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(e.g.artisanal)fisheries,andprotectionofjuvenilesorspawners.
Lackinginallparameters.
closedareas,areasreservedforparticular(e.g.artisanal)fisheries,andprotectionofjuvenilesorspawners.
Lackingintwoparameters.
closedareas,areasreservedforparticular(e.g.artisanal)fisheries,andprotectionofjuvenilesorspawners.
Lackinginoneparameter.
areasreservedforparticular(e.g.artisanal)fisheries,andprotectionofjuvenilesorspawners.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Themanagementsystemhastakenintoaccounttechnicalmeasures,whereandasappropriatetothefisheryandstockunderassessment,inrelationtofishsize,meshsizeorgear,closedseasons,closedareas,areasreservedforparticular(e.g.artisanal)fisheries,andprotectionofjuvenilesorspawners.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Technicalmeasuresarerelatedtosustainabilityobjectives,ensuringsustainableexploitationofthetargetstock,andminimizingthepotentialnegativeimpactsoffisheryactivitiesonnon-targetspecies,ETPspecies,andthephysicalenvironment.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousreports,fisherymanagementplans,regulationsorother.
8.6 Fishinggearshallbemarkedinaccordancewithnationallegislationinorderthattheownerofthegearcanbeidentified.Gearmarkingrequirementsshalltakeintoaccountuniformandinternationallyrecognizablegearmarkingsystems.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.2.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnogearmarking,inaccordancewithnationallegislationinorderthattheownerofthegearcanbeidentified,thattakesintoaccountinternationallyrecognizablegearmarkingsystems.
Thereisinsufficientgearmarking,inaccordancewithnationallegislationinorderthattheownerofthegearcanbeidentified,thattakesintoaccountinternationallyrecognizablegearmarkingsystems.
Thereismoderategearmarking,inaccordancewithnationallegislationinorderthattheownerofthegearcanbeidentified,thattakesintoaccountinternationallyrecognizablegearmarkingsystems.
Fishinggearismarkedinaccordancewithnationallegislationinorderthattheownerofthegearcanbeidentified.Gearmarkingrequirementstakeintoaccountuniformandinternationallyrecognizable
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
gearmarkingsystems.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisregulationforgearmarking.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Fixedgearismarkedaccordingtonationallegislation,andlostgearcanbeidentifiedbacktoowner.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousfleetreportsandregulations.
8.7 Measuresshallbeintroducedtoidentifyandprotectdepletedresourcesandthoseresources
threatenedwithdepletion,andtofacilitatethesustainedrecovery/restorationofsuchstocks.Also,effortsshallbemadetoensurethatresourcesandhabitatscriticaltothewell-beingofsuchresourceswhichhavebeenadverselyaffectedbyfishingorotherhumanactivitiesarerestored. FAOCCRF(1995)7.6.10,7.2.2e
FAOEco(2009)30
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoallowanceforrecoveryoractiverestorationfordepletedstocks,resourcesandhabitatscriticaltothewell-beingofsuchresourceswhichhavebeenadverselyaffectedbyfishingorotherhumanactivities.
Thereisinsufficientallowanceforrecoveryoractiverestorationfordepletedstocks,resourcesandhabitatscriticaltothewell-beingofsuchresourceswhichhavebeenadverselyaffectedbyfishingorotherhumanactivities.
Thereismoderateallowanceforrecoveryoractiverestorationfordepletedstocks,resourcesandhabitatscriticaltothewell-beingofsuchresourceswhichhavebeenadverselyaffectedbyfishingorotherhumanactivities.
Measuresareintroducedtoidentifyandprotectdepletedresourcesandthoseresourcesthreatenedwithdepletion,andtofacilitatethesustainedrecovery/restorationofsuchstocks.Also,effortsaremadetoensurethatresourcesandhabitatscriticaltothewell-beingofsuchresourceswhichhavebeenadverselyaffectedbyfishingorotherhuman
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
activitiesarerestored.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatidentifiesdepletedstocks,resourcesandhabitats.Adepletedstockisusuallyastockwhichhadundergoneoverfishing.Accordingly,stockstatusisbelowlimitreferencepointandtheabilityofthestocktorecoverhasbeenimpaired.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethatwheredepletedoradverselyaffectedstocks,resourcesandhabitatshavebeenidentified,effortshavebeenmadetoensuretheyarerestoredorallowedtorecover.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludelawsandregulations,fisherymanagementplans,andstockassessmentreports.
8.8 Statesandrelevantgroupsfromthefishingindustryshallmeasureperformanceandencouragethedevelopment,implementationanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivegear,technologiesandtechniquesthatsufficientlyselectiveastominimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies-bothfishandnon-fishspeciesandimpactsonassociatedordependentspecies.Theuseoffishinggearandpracticesthatleadtothediscardingofcatchshallbediscouragedandtheuseoffishinggearandpracticesthatincreasesurvivalratesofescapingfishshallbepromoted.Inconsistentmethods,practicesandgearsshallbephasedoutaccordingly.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.2.2,7.6.4,7.6.9,8.4.5,8.5.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoencouragementforthedevelopment,implementationanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivegear,technologiesandtechniquesthataresufficientlyselectiveastoincreasesurvivalrates
Thereisinsufficientencouragementforthedevelopment,implementationanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivegear,technologiesandtechniquesthataresufficientlyselective
Thereismoderateencouragementforthedevelopment,implementationanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivegear,technologiesandtechniquesthataresufficientlyselective
Statesandrelevantgroupsfromthefishingindustrymeasureperformanceandencouragementofthedevelopment,implementationanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivegear,
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catch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies-bothfishandnon-fishspecies,andimpactsonassociatedordependentspecies.
Lackinginallparameters.
astoincreasesurvivalratesofescapingfish,minimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies-bothfishandnon-fishspecies,andimpactsonassociatedordependentspecies.
Lackingintwoparameters.
astoincreasesurvivalratesofescapingfish,minimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies-bothfishandnon-fishspecies,andimpactsonassociatedordependentspecies.
Lackinginoneparameter.
technologiesandtechniquesthatsufficientlyselectiveastominimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies-bothfishandnon-fishspeciesandimpactsonassociatedordependentspecies.Theuseoffishinggearandpracticesthatleadtothediscardingofcatcharediscouragedandtheuseoffishinggearandpracticesthatincreasesurvivalratesofescapingfisharepromoted.Inconsistentmethods,practicesandgearsarephasedoutaccordingly.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Themanagementsystemandrelevantgroupsfromthefishingindustryhaveencouragedthedevelopmentoftechnologiesandoperationalmethodstoreducewasteanddiscardofthetargetspecies.‘Relevantgroups’includesfishers,processers,distributersandmarketers.Therearemechanismsinplacebywhichtheselectivity,environmentalimpactandcost-effectivenessofgearsincludedintheUnitofCertificationaremeasured.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Suchtechnologiesandoperationalmethodshavebeenimplemented.Themethodsinuseareeffectiveinreducingwasteanddiscardsofthetargetspecies.Thereisevidencethatthegearsusedinthefisheryareappropriate,intermsofselectivity,environmentalimpactandcost-effectiveness,asassessedbytheresponsiblescientificauthorityofthefishery.Methodsshallbeconsideredsuccessfulifthereisevidencethatthefisheryunderassessmentisnotcausingsignificantriskofoverfishingtonon-targetspecies.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousreports,regulationsorotherdata.
8.9 Technologies,materialsandoperationalmethodsormeasuresincluding,totheextentpracticable,thedevelopmentanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivefishinggearandtechniquesshallbeappliedtominimizethelossoffishinggear,theghostfishingeffectsoflostorabandonedfishinggear,pollutionandwaste.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.2.2,8.4.6,8.4.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Pollution,waste,andcatch Technologies,materialsand Technologies,materialsand Technologies,materialsand
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notminimized.
Lackinginallparameters.
operationalmethodsormeasuresincluding,totheextentpracticable,thedevelopmentanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivefishinggearandtechniquesareinsufficientlyappliedtominimizethelossoffishinggear,theghostfishingeffectsoflostorabandonedfishinggear,pollutionandwaste.
Lackingintwoparameters.
operationalmethodsormeasuresincluding,totheextentpracticable,thedevelopmentanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivefishinggearandtechniquesaremoderatelyappliedtominimizethelossoffishinggear,theghostfishingeffectsoflostorabandonedfishinggear,pollutionandwaste.
Lackinginoneparameter.
operationalmethodsormeasuresincluding,totheextentpracticable,thedevelopmentanduseofselective,environmentallysafeandcosteffectivefishinggearandtechniquesareappliedtominimizethelossoffishinggear,theghostfishingeffectsoflostorabandonedfishinggear,pollutionandwaste.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Therehasbeendevelopmentoftechnologies,materialsandoperationalmethodsthatminimizethelossoffishinggearandtheghostfishingeffectsoflostorabandonedfishinggearandasystemtominimizepollution,waste,catchbylostorabandonedgear.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Technologies,materialsandoperationalmethodsthatminimizethelossoffishinggearandghostfishingareappliedwheneverappropriate.Also,thesemeasuresareeffectiveinminimizing,totheextentpracticable,pollution,waste,andcatchbylostorabandonedgear.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
8.10 Theintentoffishingselectivityandfishingimpactsrelatedregulationsshallnotbecircumventedby technical devices and information on new developments and requirements shall be madeavailabletoallfishers.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.5.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Informationonnewdevelopmentsandrequirementsisnotmadeavailabletoallfishers.
Informationonnewdevelopmentsandrequirementsisinsufficientlymadeavailabletoallfishers.
Informationonnewdevelopmentsandrequirementsismoderatelymadeavailabletoallfishers.
Theintentoffishingselectivityandfishingimpactsrelatedregulationsisnotcircumventedbytechnicaldevicesandinformationonnewdevelopmentsandrequirementsismade
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
availabletoallfishers.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemthatmakesavailableinformationonnewdevelopmentsandrequirementstoallfisherstoavoidcircumventionoffishingregulation.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theadoptedmethodsaresuccessfulandeffectivemakingknownfishingregulationtotheparticipants.Enforcementdataarehighlightingsignificantviolations.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataandreports.
8.11 Assessment and scientific evaluation shall be carried out on the implications of habitatdisturbance impacton the fisheriesandecosystemsprior to the introductionona commercialscaleofnewfishinggear,methodsandoperations.Accordingly,theeffectsofsuchintroductionsshallbemonitored.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.4.7,12.11
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Theimplicationsofcommercialscaleintroductionsofanewgearorfishingoperationsonthefishhabitatarenotconsideredpriortoitsintroduction.
Lackinginallparameters.
Theimplicationsofcommercialscaleintroductionsofanewgearorfishingoperationsonthefishhabitatareinsufficientlyconsideredpriortoitsintroduction.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Theimplicationsofcommercialscaleintroductionsofanewgearorfishingoperationsonthefishhabitataremoderatelyconsideredpriortoitsintroduction.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Assessmentandscientificevaluationiscarriedoutontheimplicationsofhabitatdisturbanceimpactonthefisheriesandecosystemspriortotheintroductiononacommercialscaleofnewfishinggear,methodsandoperations.Accordingly,theeffectsofsuchintroductionsaremonitored.
Fulfilsallparameters.
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Note:thisclauseisnotapplicableifnewgearhasnotbeenintroducedinthepast3years.
Process:Newgearhasbeenrecentlyintroducedonacommercialscalewithinthelast3years,orthereisaplantointroducenewgearintheforthcomingfuture.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Anappropriateassessmentofpotentialriskshasbeencarriedout.Thereisevidencetosuggestthattheassessmentisadequatetosupporthabitatconservationandfisherymanagementpurposes.Additionally,thereisamonitoringregimeinplace.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
8.12 Internationalcooperationshallbeencouragedwithrespecttoresearchprogramsforfishinggearselectivity and fishing methods and strategies, dissemination of the results of such researchprogramsandthetransferoftechnology.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.5.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Internationalcooperationisnotencouragedforresearchprogramsforfishingselectivityandfishingmethodsstrategies,anddisseminationofinformationandtechnologytransfer.
Lackinginallparameters.
Internationalcooperationisinsufficientlyencouragedforresearchprogramsforfishingselectivityandfishingmethodsstrategies,anddisseminationofinformationandtechnologytransfer.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Internationalcooperationismoderatelyencouragedforresearchprogramsforfishingselectivityandfishingmethodsstrategies,anddisseminationofinformationandtechnologytransfer.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Internationalcooperationisencouragedwithrespecttoresearchprogramsforfishinggearselectivityandfishingmethodsandstrategies,disseminationoftheresultsofsuchresearchprogramsandthetransferoftechnology.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemofinternationalinformationexchangetoallowknowledgetobeshared
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforinternationalinformationexchange,suchasmeetingrecordsorotherinformation.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataandreports.
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8.13 Statesand relevant institutions involved in the fishery shall collaborate indeveloping standardmethodologies forresearch intofishinggearselectivity, fishingmethodsandstrategies,andonthe behavior of target and non-target species in relation to such fishing gear as an aid formanagementdecisionsandwithaviewtominimizingnonutilizedcatches.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.5.3/12.10
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
TherearenostandardmethodologiesdevelopedforstudiesonfishinggearselectivityandmethodsbeendecidedbyStatesandrelevantinstitutionsinvolved.
Lackinginallparameters.
ThereareinsufficientstandardmethodologiesdevelopedforstudiesonfishinggearselectivityandmethodsbeendecidedbyStatesandrelevantinstitutionsinvolved.
Lackingintwoparameters.
TherearemoderatestandardmethodologiesdevelopedforstudiesonfishinggearselectivityandmethodsbeendecidedbyStatesandrelevantinstitutionsinvolved.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesandrelevantinstitutionsinvolvedinthefisherycollaborateindevelopingstandardmethodologiesforresearchintofishinggearselectivity,fishingmethodsandstrategies,andonthebehavioroftargetandnon-targetspeciesinrelationtosuchfishinggearasanaidformanagementdecisionsandwithaviewtominimizingnon-utilizedcatches.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
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CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceofsuchresearch,andtheresultshavebeenappliedaccordinglyinfisheriesmanagement.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataandreports.
8.14 Policiesshallbedevelopedforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Statesshallensurethat,whenselectingthematerialstobeused inthecreationofartificial reefsaswellaswhenselectingthegeographical locationofsuch artificial reefs, the provisions of relevant international conventions concerning theenvironmentandthesafetyofnavigationareobserved.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.11.1,8.11.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenopoliciesdevelopedforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Nocarehasbeentakenintheselectionofmaterialstouseinconstructingartificialreefs,intheselectionofsitesfortheirdeployment,ortoensurethatrelevantconventionsconcerningtheenvironmentandthesafetyofnavigationhavebeenobserved.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectivepoliciesdevelopedforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Insufficientcarehasbeentakenintheselectionofmaterialstouseinconstructingartificialreefs,intheselectionofsitesfortheirdeployment,ortoensurethatrelevantconventionsconcerningtheenvironmentandthesafetyofnavigationhavebeenobserved.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectivepoliciesdevelopedforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Moderatecarehasbeentakenintheselectionofmaterialstouseinconstructingartificialreefs,intheselectionofsitesfortheirdeployment,ortoensurethatrelevantconventionsconcerningtheenvironmentandthesafetyofnavigationhavebeenobserved.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Policiesaredevelopedforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Statesensurethat,whenselectingthematerialstobeusedinthecreationofartificialreefsaswellaswhenselectingthegeographicallocationofsuchartificialreefs,theprovisionsofrelevantinternationalconventionsconcerningtheenvironmentandthesafetyofnavigationareobserved.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Note:Theuseofartificialstructuresmaybeappropriateforsomestocksbutnotnecessaryforall.Thisclausemaythereforenotbeapplicableifsuchstructuresarenotpracticalorappropriateforstocks.Theuseofartificialstructuresshouldbeconsideredappropriateifoneormoreofthespeciesunderassessmenthasbenefittedfromtheuseofartificialstructuresin
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fisheries.
Process:Thereisamechanisminplaceforidentifyingpotentialforincreasingstockpopulationsandenhancingfishingopportunitiesthroughtheuseofartificialstructures.Thismechanismensuresthatwhereartificialstructuresaredeemedappropriate,environmentalprotection,safety,andnavigationareconsideredintheirapplication.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thismechanismhasbeenappliedtothefisheryunderassessment,resultingeitherintheconclusionthatartificialstructuresareinappropriateorintheuseofartificialstructures.Carehasbeentakenintheselectionofmaterialstouseinconstructingartificialreefs,theselectionofsitesfortheirdeploymentandtoensurethatrelevantconventionsconcerningtheenvironmentandthesafetyofnavigationhavebeenobserved.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,dataandreports.
9. Fishingoperationsshallbecarriedoutbyfisherswithappropriatestandardsofcompetenceinaccordancewithinternationalstandardsandguidelinesandregulations.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.1.7/8.1.10/8.2.4/8.4.5
9.1 Statesshallenhancethrougheducationandtrainingprogramstheeducationandskillsoffishersand,whereappropriate,theirprofessionalqualifications.Suchprogramsshalltakeintoaccountagreedinternationalstandardsandguidelines.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.1.7/8.4.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Noeducationandtrainingprogramsforfishershavebeenimplementedthatmeetinternationalstandardsandguidelines.
Lackinginallparameters.
Insufficientlyeffectiveeducationandtrainingprogramsforfishershavebeenimplementedthatmeetinternationalstandardsandguidelines.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Moderatelyeffectiveeducationandtrainingprogramsforfishershavebeenimplementedthatmeetinternationalstandardsandguidelines.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesenhancethrougheducationandtrainingprogramstheeducationandskillsoffishersand,whereappropriate,theirprofessionalqualifications.Suchprogramstakeintoaccountagreedinternationalstandardsandguidelines.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereareimplementededucationprogramsforfishers.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theseprogramsareeffectiveintrainingfishers,inlinewithinternational
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EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdata,websites.
9.2 States,withtheassistanceofrelevantinternationalorganizations,shallendeavortoensurethrougheducationandtrainingthatallthoseengagedinfishingoperationsbegiveninformationonthemostimportantprovisionsoftheFAOCCRF(1995),aswellasprovisionsofrelevantinternationalconventionsandapplicableenvironmentalandotherstandardsthatareessentialtoensureresponsiblefishingoperations.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.1.10
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
TherearenoeducationandtrainingmeasuresmakingfishersawareofthekeyprovisionsofFAOCCRFandotherapplicableenvironmentalandotherstandardsessentialforresponsiblefisheries.
Lackinginallparameters.
ThereareinsufficienteducationandtrainingmeasuresmakingfishersawareoftheprovisionsofthekeyFAOCCRFandotherapplicableenvironmentalandotherstandardsessentialforresponsiblefisheries.
Lackingintwoparameters.
TherearemoderateeducationandtrainingmeasuresmakingfishersawareoftheprovisionsofthekeyFAOCCRFandotherapplicableenvironmentalandotherstandardsessentialforresponsiblefisheries.
Lackinginoneparameter.
States,withtheassistanceofrelevantinternationalorganizations,endeavortoensurethrougheducationandtrainingthatallthoseengagedinfishingoperationsbegiveninformationonthemostimportantprovisionsoftheFAOCCRF,aswellasprovisionsofrelevantinternationalconventionsandapplicableenvironmentalandotherstandardsthatareessentialtoensureresponsiblefishingoperations.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
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fishersfortheirtraining.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theseprogramsareeffectiveintrainingfishers,inlinewithinternationalstandardsandguidelinesandkeyCCRFprinciples.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdata,websites.
9.3Statesshall,asappropriate,maintainrecordsoffisherswhichshall,wheneverpossible,containinformationontheirserviceandqualifications,includingcertificatesofcompetency,inaccordancewiththeirnationallaws.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.1.8
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenorecordskeptoffishers,includingwhereverpossible,qualificationinaccordancewiththeirnationallaws.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientrecordskeptoffishers,includingwhereverpossible,qualificationinaccordancewiththeirnationallaws.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyappropriaterecordskeptoffishers,includingwhereverpossible,qualificationinaccordancewiththeirnationallaws.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStatemaintains,asappropriate,recordsoffisherswhich,wheneverpossible,containinformationontheirserviceandqualifications,includingcertificatesofcompetency,inaccordancewiththeirnationallaws.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemtocollectandmaintainfishermenrecords.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theserecordsareconsideredaccurateandeffectiveformanagementpurposes.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdataorreports.
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E. Implementation,MonitoringandControl
10. Aneffectivelegalandadministrativeframeworkshallbeestablishedandcomplianceensuredthrougheffectivemechanismsformonitoring,surveillance,controlandenforcementforallfishingactivitieswithinthejurisdiction.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.7/7.7.3/7.6.2/8.1.1/8.1.4/8.2.1FAOECO(2009)29.5FAOEco(2011)36.6
10.1. Effective mechanisms shall be established for fisheries monitoring, surveillance, control andenforcement measures including, where appropriate, observer programs, inspection schemesand vesselmonitoring systems, to ensure compliancewith the conservation andmanagementmeasuresforthefisheryinquestion.Thiscouldincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityapproaches,providedtheirperformancecouldbeobjectivelyverified.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.1.7Others7.7.3/8.1.1FAOEco(2009)29.5FAOEco(2011)36.6
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Therearenomechanismsestablishedforfisheriesmonitoring,surveillanceandcontrol.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectivemechanismsestablishedforfisheriesmonitoring,surveillanceandcontrol.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectivemechanismsestablishedforfisheriesmonitoring,surveillanceandcontrol.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Effectivemechanismsareestablishedforfisheriesmonitoring,surveillance,controlandenforcementmeasuresincluding,whereappropriate,observerprograms,inspectionschemesandvesselmonitoringsystems,toensurecompliancewiththeconservationandmanagementmeasuresforthefisheryinquestion.Thiscouldincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityapproaches,providedtheirperformancecouldbeobjectivelyverified.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
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CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thesemechanismsareeffective,andincludeeffectiveobserver,inspectionscheme,andvesselmonitoringschemeswhereappropriateforthetypeoffisheryunderassessment.Monitoring,surveillance,controlandenforcementmechanismscanbeconsideredeffectiveiftheyaresufficientlybroadtocovertheentiretyoftheUnitofCertification,thereisevidencethatrulesandregulationsareconsistentlyenforced,andthereisnoevidenceoffrequentorwidespreadviolationoffisheryregulations.Thiscouldincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityapproaches,providedtheirperformancecouldbeobjectivelyverified.Withrespecttofisheriesinthehighseas,thelegalobligationsofUNCLOSandUNFSAhaveparticularrelevance.Evidenceoftheperformanceofthelegalframeworkcanbederivedfromtheassessmentofconformancewithrequirementscoveringcomplianceandenforcement.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincluderulesandregulations,enforcementreports.
10.2 Fishingvesselsshallnotbeallowedtooperateontheresourceinquestionwithoutspecificauthorization.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.6.2Other8.1.2,8.2.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thelocalmanagementbodydoesnotmaintainanupdatedrecordofallauthorizationtofish,orvesselsarepermittedtooperateontheresourceinquestionwithoutspecificauthorization.
Lackinginallparameters.
Fishingvesselsarenotallowedtooperateontheresourceinquestionwithoutauthorization,andthelocalmanagementbodymaintainaninsufficientlyupdatedrecordofallauthorizationtofish.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Fishingvesselsarenotallowedtooperateontheresourceinquestionwithoutauthorization,andthelocalmanagementbodymaintainamoderatelyupdatedrecordofallauthorizationtofish.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Fishingvesselsarenotallowedtooperateontheresourceinquestionwithoutspecificauthorization.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanismorsystemestablishedtomaintainarecordoffishingauthorizations.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thismechanismiseffectiveformaintainingupdatedrecordsoffishingauthorizationsandensuringfishingvesselsoperatewithappropriateauthorization.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousdata.
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10.3 Statesinvolvedinthefisheryshall,inaccordancewithinternationallaw,withintheframeworkofsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsorarrangements,cooperatetoestablishsystemsformonitoring,control,surveillanceandenforcementofapplicablemeasureswithrespecttofishingoperationsandrelatedactivitiesinwatersoutsidetheirnationaljurisdiction.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.1.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Withinaregionalframeworkinvolvingotherregionalbodies,thelocalmanagementbodyisnotcooperatinginestablishingsystemsformonitoring,controlandsurveillanceandenforcementofmeasuresregulatingfishingoperationsinwatersoutsidetheirnationaljurisdiction.
Lackinginallparameters.
Withinaregionalframeworkinvolvingotherregionalbodies,thelocalmanagementbodyiscooperatinginsufficientlyinestablishingsystemsformonitoring,controlandsurveillanceandenforcementofmeasuresregulatingfishingoperationsinwatersoutsidetheirnationaljurisdiction.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Withinaregionalframeworkinvolvingotherregionalbodies,thelocalmanagementbodyiscooperatingmoderatelyinestablishingsystemsformonitoring,controlandsurveillanceandenforcementofmeasuresregulatingfishingoperationsinwatersoutsidetheirnationaljurisdiction.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesinvolvedinthefisherydo,inaccordancewithinternationallaw,withintheframeworkofsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsorarrangements,cooperatetoestablishsystemsformonitoring,control,surveillanceandenforcementofapplicablemeasureswithrespecttofishingoperationsandrelatedactivitiesinwatersoutsidetheirnationaljurisdiction.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotapplicableifthefisherydoesnotoccuroutsidetheState’sExclusiveEconomicZone.
Process:Thereisamechanismorsystemestablishedtoconductenforcementoperationsoutsidethecountryjurisdiction.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thismechanismisenforcingoperationsininternationallyoccurringfisheries.Ifthestockunderconsiderationisnottransboundary,thentheStandardneedonlybeconcernedwiththeeffectivenessandsuitabilityofthemonitoring,surveillance,controlandenforcementactivitiesatthenationallevelforthefisheryofwhichtheUnitofCertificationisapart.IftheUnitofCertificationispartofanationalfleetfishingonatransboundarystock,thenitisstilllikelytobetheeffectivenessandsuitabilityofthemonitoring,surveillance,controlandenforcementactivitiesatthenationallevelshallbeassessed.IftheUnitofCertificationcoversallthefishingonthestockunderconsideration,thenthemonitoring,surveillance,controlandenforcementallofthenationalfleetsisofconcernandshallbeassessed(toensurefullconsiderationoftotalfishingmortalityonthestockunderconsideration).
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10.3.1Stateswhicharemembersoforparticipantsinsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagement
organizationsorarrangementsshallimplementinternationallyagreedmeasuresadoptedintheframeworkofsuchorganizationsorarrangementsandconsistentwithinternationallawtodetertheactivitiesofvesselsflyingtheflagofnon-membersornon-participantswhichengageinactivitieswhichunderminetheeffectivenessofconservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedbysuchorganizationsorarrangements.Inthatrespect,PortStatesshallalsoproceed,asnecessary,toassistotherStatesinachievingtheobjectivesoftheFAOCCRF(1995),andshouldmakeknowntootherStatesdetailsofregulationsandmeasurestheyhaveestablishedforthispurposewithoutdiscriminationforanyvesselofanyotherState.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.7.5/8.3.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
TheStatehasnotimplementedinternationallyagreedmeasuresconsistentwithinternationallawtodetertheactivitiesofvesselsflyingtheflagofnon-membersornon-participantswhichengageinactivitieswhichunderminetheeffectivenessofconservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedbyregionalorganizationsorarrangements.
Lackinginallparameters.
TheStatehasinsufficientlyimplementedinternationallyagreedmeasuresconsistentwithinternationallawtodetertheactivitiesofvesselsflyingtheflagofnon-membersornon-participantswhichengageinactivitieswhichunderminetheeffectivenessofconservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedbyregionalorganizationsorarrangements.
Lackingintwoparameters.
TheStatehasmoderatelyimplementedinternationallyagreedmeasuresconsistentwithinternationallawtodetertheactivitiesofvesselsflyingtheflagofnon-membersornon-participantswhichengageinactivitieswhichunderminetheeffectivenessofconservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedbyregionalorganizationsorarrangements.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thestatewhichismembersoforparticipantsinsub-regionalorregionalfisheriesmanagementorganizationsorarrangementsimplementsinternationallyagreedmeasuresadoptedintheframeworkofsuchorganizationsorarrangementsandconsistentwithinternationallawtodetertheactivitiesofvesselsflyingtheflagofnon-membersornon-participantswhichengageinactivitieswhichunderminetheeffectivenessofconservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedbysuchorganizationsorarrangements.Inthatrespect,PortStatesalsoproceed,asnecessary,toachieveandtoassistotherStatesinachievingtheobjectivesoftheFAOCCRF,andmakeknowntootherStatesdetailsofregulationsandmeasurestheyhaveestablishedforthispurposewithoutdiscriminationforanyvesselofanyotherState.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotapplicableifthefisherydoesnotoccuroutsidetheState’sExclusiveEconomicZone.
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mayengageinactivitieswhichunderminetheeffectivenessofconservationandmanagementmeasuresestablishedbyregionalbodies.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thesemeasuresareeffectiveindeterringsuchpractices.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludeenforcementorotherreports.
10.4FlagStatesshallensurethatnofishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirflagfishonthehighseasorin
watersunderthejurisdictionofotherStatesunlesssuchvesselshavebeenissuedwithaCertificateofRegistryandhavebeenauthorizedtofishbythecompetentauthorities.SuchvesselsshallcarryonboardtheCertificateofRegistryandtheirauthorizationtofish.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.2.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
NoCertificateofRegistryhasbeenissuedtovessels.
Lackinginallparameters.
AninsufficientnumberofvesselshavebeenissuedtheCertificateofRegistry.
Lackingintwoparameters.
AmoderatenumberofvesselshavebeenissuedtheCertificateofRegistry.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheflagStateensuresthatnofishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirflagfishonthehighseasorinwatersunderthejurisdictionofotherStatesunlesssuchvesselshavebeenissuedwithaCertificateofRegistryandhavebeenauthorizedtofishbythecompetentauthorities.SuchvesselscarryonboardtheCertificateofRegistryandtheirauthorizationtofish.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotapplicableifnoforeignvesselsfishintheState’sEEZ,orifitsvesselsdonotfishinhighseasorinanotherState’sEEZ.
Process:ThereareforeignvesselsfishinginState’sEEZ.State’sEEZvesselsdonotfishinhighseasorinanotherState’sEEZ.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:ThesevesselshavebeenissuedwithaCertificateofRegistryandtheyarerequiredtocarryitonboard.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,regulationsandotherdataorreports.
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otherthantheflagStateshallbemarkedinaccordancewithuniformandinternationallyrecognizablevesselmarkingsystemssuchastheFAOStandardSpecificationsandGuidelinesforMarkingandIdentificationofFishingVessels.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.2.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
VesselshavenotbeenmarkedinaccordancewithuniformandinternationallyrecognizablevesselmarkingsystemssuchastheFAOStandardSpecificationsandGuidelinesforMarkingandIdentificationofFishingVessels.
Lackinginallparameters.
AninsufficientnumberofvesselshavebeenmarkedinaccordancewithuniformandinternationallyrecognizablevesselmarkingsystemssuchastheFAOStandardSpecificationsandGuidelinesforMarkingandIdentificationofFishingVessels.
Lackingintwoparameters.
AmoderatenumberofvesselshavebeenmarkedinaccordancewithuniformandinternationallyrecognizablevesselmarkingsystemssuchastheFAOStandardSpecificationsandGuidelinesforMarkingandIdentificationofFishingVessels.
Lackinginoneparameter.
FishingvesselsauthorizedtofishonthehighseasorinwatersunderthejurisdictionofaStateotherthantheflagState,aremarkedinaccordancewithuniformandinternationallyrecognizablevesselmarkingsystemssuchastheFAOStandardSpecificationsandGuidelinesforMarkingandIdentificationofFishingVessels.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotapplicableifnoforeignvesselsfishintheState’sEEZorifitsvesselsdonotfishinhighseasorinanotherState’sEEZ.
Process:ThereareforeignvesselsfishinginState’sEEZ.State’sEEZvesselsdonotfishinhighseasorinanotherState’sEEZ.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:ForeignvesselsauthorizedtofishintheState’sEEZoritsvesselsfishinginanotherState’sEEZhavebeenmarkedaccordinglytointernationalguidelines.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,regulationsandotherdataorreports.
11. Thereshallbeaframeworkforsanctionsforviolationsandillegalactivitiesofadequateseveritytosupportcomplianceanddiscourageviolations.
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11.1 Nationallawsofadequateseverityshallbeinplacethatprovideforeffectivesanctions.
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Nationallawsofadequateseverityarenotinplacethatprovideforeffectivesanctions.
Lackinginallparameters.
Nationallawsofadequateseverityareinplacebutinsufficienttoprovideforeffectivesanctions.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Nationallawsofadequateseverityareinplacebutconsideredmoderateinprovidingforeffectivesanctions.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Nationallawsofadequateseverityareinplacethatprovideforeffectivesanctions.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thesystemofnationallawsisofadequateseveritytoprovideforeffectivesanctions.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetosubstantiatethatnationallawsareofadequateseveritytoprovideforeffectivesanctions.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,regulationsandotherdataorreports.
11.2 Sanctionsapplicableinrespectofviolationsandillegalactivitiesshallbeadequateinseveritytobeeffective insecuringcomplianceanddiscouragingviolationswherevertheyoccur.Sanctionsshallalsobeinforcethataffectsauthorizationtofishand/ortoserveasmastersorofficersofafishingvessel,intheeventofnon-compliancewithconservationandmanagementmeasures.
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LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Sanctionsconsideredeffectiveinseveritytodeterviolatorsarenotinforce.
Lackinginallparameters.
Sanctionsareinforcebutinsufficientlyeffectivetoaffectauthorizationtofishand/ortoserveasmastersorofficersofafishingvessel,intheeventofnon-compliancewithconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Sanctionsareinforcebutmoderatelyeffectivetoaffectauthorizationtofishand/ortoserveasmastersorofficersofafishingvessel,intheeventofnon-compliancewithconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Sanctionsapplicableinrespectofviolationsandillegalactivitiesareadequateinseveritytobeeffectiveinsecuringcomplianceanddiscouragingviolationswherevertheyoccur.Sanctionsareinforcethataffectsauthorizationtofishand/ortoserveasmastersorofficersofafishingvessel,intheeventofnon-compliancewithconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thesystemofsanctionsinplaceissufficientlyseveretodeterviolationsandillegalactivities.Thesystemshallbeconsideredadequateinseverityifthepotentialsanctionsincludefines,suspensionorwithdrawalofpermissiontofish,andconfiscationofcatchorequipment.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetosubstantiatethatsanctionsforviolationsofregulations(e.g.,suspension,withdrawalorrefusalsoffishingpermitoroftherighttofish)areadequateinseveritytosecurecomplianceanddiscourageviolations.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,regulationsandotherdataorreports.
11.3 FlagStatesshalltakeenforcementmeasuresinrespectoffishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirflagwhichhavebeenfoundbythemtohavecontravenedapplicableconservationandmanagementmeasures,including,whereappropriate,makingthecontraventionofsuchmeasuresanoffenceundernationallegislation.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.2.7
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(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
TherearenoenforcementmeasuresforfishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirStateflagwhenthevesselshavebeenfoundbytheStatetohavecontravenedapplicableconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackinginallparameters.
ThereareinsufficientlyeffectiveenforcementmeasuresavailableforfishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirStateflagwhenthevesselshavebeenfoundbytheStatetohavecontravenedapplicableconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackingintwoparameters.
TherearemoderatelyeffectiveenforcementmeasuresavailableforfishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirStateflagwhenthevesselshavebeenfoundbytheStatetohavecontravenedapplicableconservationandmanagementmeasures.
Lackinginoneparameter.
FlagStatestakeenforcementmeasureswithfishingvesselsentitledtoflytheirflagifthevesselshavebeenfoundbytheStatetohavecontravenedapplicableconservationandmanagementmeasures.Theseenforcementmeasureswillinclude,whereappropriate,makingthecontraventionofsuchmeasuresanoffenceundernationallegislation.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
NotapplicableifnoforeignvesselsfishintheState’sEEZorifitsvesselsdonotfishinhighseasorinanotherState’sEEZ.
Process:Ifapplicable,thesystemofenforcementmeasuresiseffectiveforforeignvesselsfishingintheState’sEEZorforitsvesselsfishinginhighseasorinanotherState’sEEZ.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetosubstantiateenforcementactioninthesecasesi.e.,boarding,violations.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariouslaws,regulationsandotherdataorenforcementsreports.
F. SeriousImpactsoftheFisheryontheEcosystem12. Considerationsoffisheryinteractionsandeffectsontheecosystemshallbebasedon
bestavailablescience,localknowledgewhereitcanbeobjectivelyverifiedandusingariskbasedmanagementapproachfordeterminingmostprobableadverseimpacts.Adverseimpactsonthefisheryontheecosystemshallbeappropriatelyassessedandeffectivelyaddressed.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.2.3/8.4.7/8.4.8/12.11
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FAOEco(2011)41-41.4
12.1 Statesshallassesstheimpactsofenvironmentalfactorsontargetstocksandspeciesbelongingtothesameecosystemorassociatedwithordependentuponthetargetstocks,andassesstherelationshipamongthepopulationsintheecosystem.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.2.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoassessmentoftheimpactsofenvironmentalfactorsontargetstocksandassociatedspeciesinthesameecosystems.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientassessmentoftheimpactsofenvironmentalfactorsontargetstocksandassociatedordependentspeciesinthesameecosystems,andtherelationshipsamongthesespecies.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateassessmentoftheimpactsofenvironmentalfactorsontargetstocksandassociatedordependentspeciesinthesameecosystems,andtherelationshipsamongthesespecies.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStateassessestheimpactsofenvironmentalfactorsontargetstocksandspeciesbelongingtothesameecosystemorassociatedwithordependentuponthetargetstocks,andtherelationshipamongthepopulationsintheecosystem.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsfortheassessmentandmonitoringofenvironmentalfactors(e.g.climatic,oceanographic)ontargetstocksandassociatedspeciesinthesameecosystem,andtoassesstherelationshipsbetweenspeciesintheecosystem.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethatassessmentshavebeenconductedtodeterminetheimpactsofenvironmentalfactorsonthetargetstockandonassociatedordependentspecies(tothestock)inthesameecosystems,andontherelationshipsamongthesespecies.Theresultsofthesestudiesareinsufficientdetailtoallowinformedmanagementofthefishery.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.2 Adverseenvironmentalimpactsontheresourcesfromhumanactivitiesshallbeassessedand,whereappropriate,corrected.
FAOCCRF(1995)7.2.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoassessmentandcorrectionswhere
Thereisinsufficientassessmentandcorrections,
Thereismoderateassessmentandcorrections
Adverseenvironmentalimpactsonthe
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environmentalimpactsontheresourcesfromhumanactivities.Mostorallofthepotentialimpactslistedintheevaluationparametersarenotconsidered.
Lackinginallparameters.
whereappropriate,ofadverseenvironmentalimpactsontheresourcesfromhumanactivities.Manyofthepotentialimpactslistedintheevaluationparametersarenotconsidered.
Lackingintwoparameters.
whereappropriate,ofadverseenvironmentalimpactsontheresourcesfromhumanactivities.Someofthepotentialimpactslistedintheevaluationparametersarenotconsidered.
Lackinginoneparameter.
resourcesfromhumanactivitiesareassessedand,whereappropriate,corrected.Allpotentialimpactslistedintheevaluationparametersareconsidered.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsfortheassessmentofenvironmentalimpactsandtheirminimizationorcorrection.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceofappropriateassessmentsmadetoelucidatetheimpactsenvironmentalimpactsontheresourcesfromhumanactivities.Humanimpactsincludebothfishingandnon-fishingactivities.Examplesmayincludeoverfishingofthetargetstock,significantbycatchofassociatedspecies,gear-habitatinteractions,andwhererelevant,mining,dredging,pollution,introductionofexoticspecies,andconversionofimportantaquatichabitats.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.3 Themostprobableadverseimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystem/environmentshallbeconsidered,takingintoaccountavailablescientificinformation,andlocalknowledge.Intheabsenceofspecificinformationontheecosystemimpactsoffishingfortheunitofcertification,genericevidencebasedonsimilarfisherysituationscanbeusedforfisherieswithlowriskofsevereadverseimpact.However,thegreatertheriskthemorespecificevidenceshallbenecessarytoascertaintheadequacyofmitigationmeasures.
FAOEco(2009)30.4,31,31.4FAOEco(2011)41.4
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
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mostprobableadverseimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystem/environment.Fewornoprobableimpactsareconsidered.Thereisnouseofgenericevidenceontheecosystemimpactoffishingfortheunitofcertification.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientaccountingofmostprobableadverseimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystem/environment.Manyprobableimpactsarenotconsidered.Thereisinsufficientavailabilityoruseofgenericevidenceontheecosystemimpactoffishingfortheunitofcertification.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderateaccountingofmostprobableadverseimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystem/environment.Someprobableimpactsarenotconsidered.Thereismoderateavailabilityoruseofgenericevidenceontheecosystemimpactoffishingfortheunitofcertification.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Themostprobableadverseimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystem/environmentareconsidered,takingintoaccountavailablescientificinformation,andlocalknowledge.Intheabsenceofspecificinformationontheecosystemimpactsoffishingfortheunitofcertification,genericevidencebasedonsimilarfisherysituationscanbeusedforfisherieswithlowriskofsevereadverseimpact.However,thegreatertheriskthemorespecificevidenceisnecessarytoascertaintheadequacyofmitigationmeasures.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisspecificinformationontheecosystemimpactsoffishingfortheunitofcertificationpresent.Also,thereisamechanisminplacebywhichthemostprobableadverseimpactsofthefisheryontheecosystemandenvironmentareassessedusingthebestavailablescientificknowledge(whichmayincludetraditionalknowledgewherethisisverifiable),andmanagementobjectivesaimedatavoidingtheseimpactaredeveloped.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearemanagementmeasuresinplacewhichhavebeendevelopedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter.Allprobablenegativeimpactsareconsidered.Suchimpactsmayincludesignificantimpactsonnon-targetfisheryresources(includingdiscards),gear-habitatinteractions,endangered,threatened,protected(ETP)speciesinteractions,andfoodwebinteractions.Ifinformationhasbeenutilizedfromgenericevidencebasedonsimilarfisherysituations,basedontheriskofsevereadverseimpact,theinformationshallbeofhigherprecisionforhigherrisk.Forexample,keystonespeciesorspecieswithrelativelowgrowthrates,highcatchability,orfisherieswithsignificantETP,bycatchofnon-targetfisheryresources(ornon-targetstocksorspeciesorharvestsordiscards),orwithimportantconcernsforgear–habitatinteractionscanbeconsideredhighrisk.Ifinformationspecifictotheunitofcertificationareaisavailable,genericevidencebasedonsimilarfisherysituationsmaynotbenecessary.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.4 Impactsthatarelikelytohaveseriousconsequencesshallbeaddressed.Thismaytaketheformofanimmediatemanagementresponseorafurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedrisk.Inthiscontext,fullrecognitionshouldbegiventothespecialcircumstancesandrequirementsindevelopingcountriesandcountriesintransition,includingfinancialandtechnicalassistance,technologytransfer,trainingandscientificcooperation.
FAOEco(2009)29.3,29.4,31FAOEco(2011)41
LowConfidenceRating MediumConfidenceRating MediumConfidenceRating HighConfidenceRating
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Thereisnoaddressingofsignificantimpactsemployinganimmediatemanagementresponseorafurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedrisk.
Lackinginallparameters.
Impactsthatarelikelytohaveseriousconsequencesareinsufficientlyaddressedemployinganimmediatemanagementresponseorafurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedrisk.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Impactsthatarelikelytohaveseriousconsequencesaremoderatelyaddressedemployinganimmediatemanagementresponseorafurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedrisk.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Impactsthatarelikelytohaveseriousconsequencesareaddressed.Thismaytaketheformofanimmediatemanagementresponseorafurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedrisk.Inthiscontext,fullrecognitionshouldbegiventothespecialcircumstancesandrequirementsindevelopingcountriesandcountriesintransition,includingfinancialandtechnicalassistance,technologytransfer,trainingandscientificcooperation.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessthatallowsforimpactsthatarelikelytohaveseriousconsequencestobeaddressed.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Ifthereareimpactslikelytohaveseriousconsequences,thereisevidenceavailabletosupporttheuseofanimmediatemanagementresponseorafurtheranalysisoftheidentifiedrisk.Inthiscontext,fullrecognitionshouldbegiventothespecialcircumstancesandrequirementsindevelopingcountriesandcountriesintransition,includingfinancialandtechnicalassistance,technologytransfer,trainingandscientificcooperation.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.5 Appropriatemeasuresshallbeappliedtominimize:• catch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies(bothfishandnon-fishspecies).• impactsonassociated,dependentorendangeredspecies
FAOCCRF(1995)7.6.9FAOEco(2009)31.1
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Thereisnoapplicationofappropriatemeasurestominimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies(bothfishandnon-fishspecies)andimpactsonassociated,dependentor
Thereisinsufficientapplicationofappropriatemeasurestominimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies(bothfishandnon-fishspecies)andimpactsonassociated,dependentorendangered
Thereismoderateapplicationofappropriatemeasurestominimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies(bothfishandnon-fishspecies)andimpactsonassociated,dependentorendangered
Appropriatemeasuresareappliedtominimizecatch,wasteanddiscardsofnon-targetspecies(bothfishandnon-fishspecies)andimpactsonassociated,dependentorendangered
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Lackinginallparameters.
species.
Lackingintwoparameters.
species.
Lackinginoneparameter.
species.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanismbywhichmanagementmeasuresaredevelopedtominimizethecatch,wasteanddiscardingofnon-targetspeciesandtheimpactofthefisheryonassociated,dependentandETPspecies.Thissystemshallincludethedevelopmentofspecificmanagementobjectives.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearemeasuresinplacetominimizecatch,waste,anddiscardsofnon-targetspecies(bothfishandnon-fishspecies).Thesemeasuresareconsideredeffectiveatachievingthespecificmanagementobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter.
Therearemeasuresinplacetominimizeimpactsonassociated,dependent,orendangeredspecies.Thesemeasuresareconsideredeffectiveatachievingthespecificmanagementobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.5.1 Thereshallbemanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
FAOECO(2011)41
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenomanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureor
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectivemanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandany
Therearemoderatelyeffectivemanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandany
Thereareeffectivemanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandany
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includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackinginallparameters.
associatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackingintwoparameters.
associatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackinginoneparameter.
associatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessinplacethatallowsforthecreationofmanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anoteondatacollections.Theadequacyofdatarelatesprimarilytothequantityandtypeofdatacollected(includingsamplingcoverage)anddependscruciallyonthenatureofthesystemsbeingmonitoredandpurposestowhichthedataarebeingput.Someanalysisoftheprecisionresultingfromsamplingcoveragewouldnormallybepartofanassessmentofadequacyandreliability.Thecurrencyofdataisimportantinteraliabecauseitscapacityforsupportingreliableassessmentofcurrentstatusandtrendsdeclinesasitgetsolder.Therequirementsfordatacollectionarefocussedontheeffectsoftheunitofcertificationonendangeredspecies.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceofeffectivemanagementobjectivesinplaceinthefisheryunderassessment(e.g.inafisherymanagementplan)thatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisherymanagementplans,stockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.6Nontargetcatches,includingdiscards,ofstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”shallbemonitoredandshallnotthreatenthesenon-targetstockswithseriousriskofextinction,recruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible;ifsuchimpactsarise,effectiveremedialactionshallbetaken.
FAOEco(2009)31.1FAOEco(2011)41.1
LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Non-targetcatches,includingdiscards,ofstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”arenotmonitoredandmaythreatenthesenon-targetstockswithseriousriskofextinction,recruitmentoverfishingor
Non-targetcatches,includingdiscards,ofstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”areinsufficientlymonitoredandmaythreatenthesenon-targetstockswithseriousriskofextinction,
Non-targetcatches,includingdiscards,ofstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”aremoderatelymonitoredandmaythreatenthesenon-targetstockswithseriousriskofextinction,
Non-targetcatches,includingdiscards,ofstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”aremonitoredandmaythreatenthesenon-targetstockswithseriousriskofextinction,recruitmentoverfishingor
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tobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Ifsuchimpactsarise,effectiveremedialactionarenottaken.
Lackinginallparameters.
recruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Ifsuchimpactsarise,effectiveremedialactionareinsufficientlytaken.
Lackingintwoparameters.
recruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Ifsuchimpactsarise,effectiveremedialactionaremoderatelytaken.
Lackinginoneparameter.
otherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Ifsuchimpactsarise,effectiveremedialactionaretaken.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemtomonitornon-targetcatchesanddiscardsofstocksotherthanthestockunderconsideration,andtodeterminethelikelihoodthatthesecatchesanddiscardsrepresentasignificantrisktotheaffectedspecies.Theassessmentofrisksshallsupporttheachievementofappropriatemanagementobjectivesforbycatchspecies.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Ifcatchesendangerthesestockswithseriousriskofextinction,recruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversibleseriousriskofextinction,effectiveremedialactionistakenbythemanagementorganization.Examplesofirreversibleorveryslowlyreversibleeffectsonbycatchspeciesincludeexcessivedepletionofverylong-livedorganisms.Tomitigateeffectsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversiblerequiresthoseeffectstobemadelessseveresuchthattheyarenolongerlikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Examplesofmanagementmeasuresmayincludeincidentaltakeallowances,bycatchcaps,prohibitedretention,safereleasepractices,oruseofbycatchreductiondevicesorpractices.Remedialactionshallbeconsideredeffectiveifitreducestheimpactofthefisheryonnon-targetspeciestothepointwherethereisnolongerariskofextinction.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.7Theroleofthe“stockunderconsideration”inthefoodwebshallbeconsidered,andifitisakeypreyspeciesintheecosystem,managementobjectivesandmeasuresshallbeinplacetoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredators.
FAOEco(2009)31.2
FAOEco(2011)41.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoconsiderationoftheroleofthe“stockunderconsideration”inthefoodweb,especiallyifitisakeypreyspeciesintheecosystem,toavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredators.
Thereisinsufficientconsiderationoftheroleofthe“stockunderconsideration”inthefoodweb,especiallyifitisakeypreyspeciesintheecosystem,withobjectivesandmeasurestoavoidsevereadverseimpactson
Thereismoderateconsiderationoftheroleofthe“stockunderconsideration”inthefoodweb,especiallyifitisakeypreyspeciesintheecosystem,withobjectivesandmeasurestoavoidsevereadverseimpactson
Theroleofthe“stockunderconsideration”inthefoodwebisconsidered,andforakeypreyspeciesintheecosystem,withobjectivesandmanagementmeasuresareinplacetoavoidsevereadverseimpactson
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Lackinginallparameters.
dependentpredators.
Lackingintwoparameters.
dependentpredators.
Lackinginoneparameter.
dependentpredators.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichtheroleofthestockunderconsiderationinthefoodwebisassessedandmonitored,anditsrelativeimportanceasapreyspeciesisdetermined.Ifthespeciesisconsideredbytherelevantscientificauthoritytobeanimportantpreyspecies,thereshallbespecificmanagementobjectivesrelatingtominimizingtheimpactsofthefisheryondependentpredators.TheFAOGuidelinesrequirethatallsourcesoffishingmortalityonthestockunderconsiderationaretakenintoaccount(whetherornotitisapreyspecies)inassessingthestateofthestockunderconsideration,includingdiscards,unobservedmortality,incidentalmortality,unreportedcatchesandcatchesinotherfisheries.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearemanagementmeasuresinplacewhichhavebeendevelopedtoachievethemanagementobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andthereisevidencetodemonstratethattheyaresuccessfultothisend.Ifthespeciesunderassessmentisnotconsideredtobeakeypreyspecies,thenthisparametershallbeconsideredfulfilled.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.8StatesshallintroduceandenforcelawsandregulationsbasedontheInternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,asmodifiedbytheProtocolof1978relatingthereto(MARPOL73/78).
FAOCCRF(1995)8.7.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
ThereisnointroductionandenforcementoflawsandregulationsbasedontheInternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,asmodifiedbytheProtocolof1978relatingthereto(MARPOL73/78).
Lackinginallparameters.
ThereisinsufficientlyeffectiveintroductionandenforcementoflawsandregulationsbasedontheInternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,asmodifiedbytheProtocolof1978relatingthereto(MARPOL73/78).
Lackingintwoparameters.
ThereismoderatelyeffectiveintroductionandenforcementoflawsandregulationsbasedontheInternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,asmodifiedbytheProtocolof1978relatingthereto(MARPOL73/78).
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStatehasintroducedandenforceslawsandregulationsbasedontheInternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,asmodifiedbytheProtocolof1978relatingthereto(MARPOL73/78).
Fulfilsallparameters.
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EvaluationParameters
Process:Theappropriateregulationshavebeenimplemented.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:TheseregulationsandtheirenforcementareeffectiveandinlinewiththeInternationalConventionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,asmodifiedbytheProtocolof1978relatingthereto(MARPOL73/78).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
12.9Thereshallbeknowledgeoftheessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andpotentialfisheryimpactsonthem.Impactsonessentialhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearinvolvedshallbeavoided,minimizedormitigated.Inassessingfisheryimpacts,thefullspatialrangeoftherelevanthabitatshallbeconsidered,notjustthatpartofthespatialrangethatispotentiallyaffectedbyfishing.
FAOEco(2009)31.3
FAOEco(2011)41.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoknowledgebasisforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearinvolvedorforconsiderationofthefullspatialrangeofrelevanthabitat.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisaninsufficientknowledgebasisforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearinvolvedorforconsiderationofthefullspatialrangeofrelevanthabitat.
Thereisamoderateknowledgebasisforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearinvolvedorforconsiderationofthefullspatialrangeofrelevanthabitat.
Thereisknowledgeoftheessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andpotentialfisheryimpactsonthem.Impactsonessentialhabitatsandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearinvolvedareavoided,minimizedormitigated.Inassessingfisheryimpacts,thefullspatialrangeoftherelevanthabitatareconsidered,not
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Lackinginoneparameter. justthatpartofthespatialrangethatispotentiallyaffectedbyfishing.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichthepotentialimpactsofthefisheryuponhabitatsessentialtothestockunderconsiderationandonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamageareidentified.ThisorasimilarmechanismshallalsobeinplacetoidentifyhabitatswhicharehighlyvulnerabletofisheryactivitiesbytheUnitofCertification.Theinformationprovidedbythesemechanismsshallbeusedtoproducespecificmanagementobjectivesrelatedtoavoidingsignificantnegativeimpactsonhabitats.Theknowledgeofthehabitatsinquestioncanthereforeincluderelevanttraditional,fisherorcommunityknowledge,provideditsvaliditycanbeobjectivelyverified(i.e.theknowledgehasbeencollectedandanalysedthoughasystematic,objectiveandwell-designedprocess,andisnotjusthearsay).Whenidentifyinghighlyvulnerablehabitats,theirvaluetoETPspeciesshallbeconsidered,withhabitatsessentialtoETPspeciesbeingcategorizedaccordingly.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Therearemanagementmeasuresinplacewhichhavebeendevelopedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andhavebeensuccessfulindoingso.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
12.10 Research shall be promoted on the environmental and social impacts of fishing gear and, inparticular,ontheimpactofsuchgearonbiodiversityandcoastalfishingcommunities.
FAOCCRF(1995)8.4.8/7.6.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Researchisnotpromotedontheenvironmentalandsocialimpactsoffishinggearanditsimpactsonbiodiversityandcoastalfishingcommunities.
Lackinginallparameters.
Insufficientresearchispromotedontheenvironmentalandsocialimpactsoffishinggearanditsimpactsonbiodiversityandcoastalfishingcommunities.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Moderatelevelsofresearcharepromotedontheenvironmentalandsocialimpactsoffishinggearanditsimpactsonbiodiversityandcoastalfishingcommunities.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Researchispromotedontheenvironmentalandsocialimpactsoffishinggearand,inparticular,ontheimpactofsuchgearonbiodiversityandcoastalfishingcommunities.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Researchispromotedontheenvironmentalandsocialimpactsoffishinggearanditsimpactsonbiodiversityandcoastalfishingcommunities,asapplicabletothefishery.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforthisresearch,andisitconsideredappropriateforoverallfisheriesmanagementpurposes.
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reports.
12.11Thereshallbeoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesfornon-targetstocks(i.e.avoidingoverfishingandotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).
FAOECO(2011)41.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenotoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesfornon-targetstocks(i.e.avoidingoverfishingandotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesfornon-targetstocks(i.e.avoidingoverfishingandotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesfornon-targetstocks(i.e.avoidingoverfishingandotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereareeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesfornon-targetstocks(i.e.avoidingoverfishingandotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocesstosetoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesfornon-targetstocks(i.e.avoidingoverfishingandotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible).
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceofoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachieving
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veryslowlyreversible).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisherymanagement,stockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.12Thereshallbeoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
FAOECO(2011)41
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenooutcomeindicatorsthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveoutcomeindicatorsthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveoutcomeindicatorsthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereareeffectiveoutcomeindicatorsthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
Fulfilsallparameters.
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Process:Thereisaprocessinplacethatallowsforthecreationofeffectiveoutcomeindicatorsthatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotectedfromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforestablishedoutcomeindicators(e.g.inafisherymanagementplanorotherregulation)thatseektoensurethatendangeredspeciesareprotected(throughstateorfederalregulations)fromadverseimpactsresultingfrominteractionswiththeunitofcertificationandanyassociatedcultureorenhancementactivity,includingrecruitmentoverfishingorotherimpactsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Managementobjectivesshallbeachievedaccordingly.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludefisherymanagementplans,stockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.13Thereshallbeoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesforavoiding,minimizingormitigatingtheimpactsoftheunitofcertificationonessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
FAOECO(2011)41.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenooutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereareeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacethatallowstheestablishmentofoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesforavoidance,minimizationormitigationofimpactsonessentialhabitatsforthe“stockunderconsideration”andonhabitatsthatarehighlyvulnerabletodamagebythefishinggearoftheunitofcertification.
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havebeendevelopedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andhavebeensuccessfulindoingso.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
12.14Thereshallbeoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredatorsresultingfromtheunitofcertificationfishingonastockunderconsiderationthatisakeypreyspecies.
FAOECO(2011)41.2
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenooutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredatorsresultingfromtheunitofcertificationfishingonastockunderconsiderationthatisakeypreyspecies.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredatorsresultingfromtheunitofcertificationfishingonastockunderconsiderationthatisakeypreyspecies.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredatorsresultingfromtheunitofcertificationfishingonastockunderconsiderationthatisakeypreyspecies.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereareeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredatorsresultingfromtheunitofcertificationfishingonastockunderconsiderationthatisakeypreyspecies.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacethatallowstheestablishmentofoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektoavoidsevereadverseimpactsondependentpredatorsresultingfromtheunitofcertificationfishingonastockunderconsiderationthatisakeypreyspecies.MortalityinAlaskaisusuallyaccountedforallremovalsofgivenspecies.TheStateandfederalfishaccountingsystemsoperateindepthandmakeanexplicitefforttodocumentallremovals,toconfirmwithregulationsinforce.Theassessorsshallensurethatallremovalsareaccountedinthesystem(fishticket,eLanding)forstockassessmentandmanagementpurposes.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforoutcomeindicatorsandmanagementmeasuresinplacewhichhavebeendevelopedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andhavebeensuccessfulindoing
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EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousstockandecosystemsassessmentreports.
12.15Thereshallbeoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationmustbereversibleandnotcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunction.
FAOECO(2011)36.9,41LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenooutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationarenotreversibleandcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunction.
Lackinginallparameters.
Thereareinsufficientlyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationareinsufficientlyreversibleandcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunction.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Therearemoderatelyeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationaremoderatelyreversibleandcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunction.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thereareeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationarereversibleandcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunction.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocesstoallowfordraftingeffectiveoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagement
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structure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Thereisalsoaprocesstoallowanymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationandseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunctiontobereversed.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforoutcomeindicator(s)consistentwithachievingmanagementobjectivesthatseektominimizeadverseimpactsoftheunitofcertification,includinganyenhancementactivities,onthestructure,processesandfunctionofaquaticecosystemsthatarelikelytobeirreversibleorveryslowlyreversible.Anymodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationarereversibleandcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructure,processesandfunction.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.Wherefisheriesenhancementisutilized,environmentalassessmentandmonitoringshallconsidergeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrity.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.1.2/9.1.3/9.1.4/9.1.5/9.3.1/9.3.5FAOEco(2011)36.9,38,39,40,41,43
Section13ofthestandardisonlyapplicablewhenthefisheryunderassessmentutilizesfisheriesenhancementtechniques.
13.1 Stateshallpromoteresponsibledevelopmentandmanagementofaquaculture,includinganadvancedevaluationoftheeffectsofaquaculturedevelopmentongeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrity,basedonthebestavailablescientificinformation(and/ortraditional,fisherorcommunityobjectiveandverifiableknowledge).Significantuncertaintyistobeexpectedinassessingpossibleadverseecosystemimpactsoffisheries,includingcultureandenhancementactivities.Thisissuecanbeaddressedbytakingariskassessment/riskmanagementapproach.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.1.2
FAOEco(2011)41
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Theeffectsofaquacultureongeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrityarenotevaluatedscientifically.
Lackinginallparameters.
Theeffectsofaquacultureongeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrityareinsufficientlyevaluated,utilizingbestavailablescientificinformation.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Theeffectsofaquacultureongeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrityaremoderatelyevaluated,utilizingbestavailablescientificinformation.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statespromotesresponsibledevelopmentandmanagementofaquaculture,includinganadvancedevaluationoftheeffectsofaquaculturedevelopmentongeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrity,basedonthebestavailablescientificinformation.
Fulfilsallparameters.
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Process:Thereisevaluationoftheeffectsofaquaculturedevelopmentongeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrity,basedonthebestavailablescientificinformation.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theresearchisdeemedappropriateformaintaininggeneticdiversityandecosystemintegrity.Significantuncertaintyistobeexpectedinassessingpossibleadverseecosystemimpactsoffisheries,includingcultureandenhancementactivities.Thisissuecanbeaddressedbytakingariskassessment/riskmanagementapproach.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandassessmentreports.
13.1.1Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,thefisherymanagementsystemshouldtakedueregardofthenaturalproductionprocessesandbeappropriatefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,minimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.3.1FAOEco(2011)36.9,41
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,thefisherymanagementsystemdoesnottakedueregardofthenaturalproductionprocessesandisnotappropriatefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,minimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
Lackinginallparameters.
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,thefisherymanagementsystemtakeinsufficientregardofthenaturalproductionprocessesandisinsufficientlyappropriatefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,minimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,thefisherymanagementsystemtakemoderateregardofthenaturalproductionprocessesandismoderatelyappropriatefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,minimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,thefisherymanagementsystemtakedueregardofthenaturalproductionprocessesandisappropriatefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,minimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereareprocessesthroughwhichthemanagementsystemcantakedueregardofthenaturalproductionprocesses,andwhichareappropriatefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,andforminimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
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naturalproductionprocesses(naturalandenhancedpopulations)andiseffectivefortheconservationofgeneticdiversity,biodiversity,protectionofendangeredspecies,maintenanceofintegrityofaquaticcommunitiesandecosystems,minimizingadverseimpactsonecosystemstructureandfunction.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.2 Stateshallproduceandregularlyupdateaquaculturedevelopmentstrategiesandplans,asrequired,toensurethataquaculturedevelopmentisecologicallysustainableandtoallowtherationaluseofresourcessharedbyaquacultureandotheractivities.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.1.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Therearenoregularlyupdatedaquaculturedevelopmentstrategiesandplans,toensurethataquaculturedevelopmentisecologicallysustainableandtoallowtherationaluseofresourcessharedbyaquacultureandotheractivities.
Lackinginallparameters.
Regularlyupdatedaquaculturedevelopmentstrategiesandplans,areinsufficientlyappropriatetoensurethataquaculturedevelopmentisecologicallysustainableandtoallowtherationaluseofresourcessharedbyaquacultureandotheractivities.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Regularlyupdatedaquaculturedevelopmentstrategiesandplans,aremoderatelyappropriatetoensurethataquaculturedevelopmentisecologicallysustainableandtoallowtherationaluseofresourcessharedbyaquacultureandotheractivities.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesproduceandregularlyupdateaquaculturedevelopmentstrategiesandplans,asrequired,toensurethataquaculturedevelopmentisecologicallysustainableandtoallowtherationaluseofresourcessharedbyaquacultureandotheractivities.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Therearedefinedstrategiesandplansforaquaculturedevelopmentinaccordancewithecologicalsustainabilityandrationaluseofresourcessharedbyaquacultureandotheractivities.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Ifstudieshaveconcludedthataquaculturedevelopmentsareecologicallysustainableintheinterestedunitofcertificationarea,theaquaculturedevelopmentsallowtherationalsharingofresourceswithotheractivities.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandassessmentreports.
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13.2.1Stateshallensurethatthelivelihoodsoflocalcommunities,andtheiraccesstofishinggrounds,arenotnegativelyaffectedbyaquaculturedevelopments.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.1.4
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thelivelihoodsoflocalcommunities,andtheiraccesstofishinggrounds,havebeennegativelyaffectedbyaquaculturedevelopments.
Lackinginallparameters.
Livelihoodsoflocalcommunities,andtheiraccesstofishinggrounds,areaffectedbyaquaculturedevelopmentstoasignificantdegree.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Livelihoodsoflocalcommunities,andtheiraccesstofishinggrounds,areaffectedbyaquaculturedevelopmentstoasmalldegree.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Thestateensuresthatthelivelihoodsoflocalcommunities,andtheiraccesstofishinggrounds,arenotnegativelyaffectedbyaquaculturedevelopments.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichtheimpactsofaquaculturedevelopmentsonlocalcommunitiesandaccesstofishinggroundsarepredictedandmonitored.Theoutputsofthismechanismareusedtodefinemanagementobjectivesrelatedtominimizingthenegativeimpactsofaquaculturedevelopments.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Measures,regulationsandpoliciesareinplacewhichhavebeendesignedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andhavebeensuccessfulindoingso.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandassessmentreports.
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13.3 Effectiveproceduresspecifictoaquacultureoffisheriesenhancementshallbeestablishedtoundertakeappropriateenvironmentalassessmentandmonitoringwiththeaimofminimizingadverseecologicalchangessuchasthosecausedbyinputsfromenhancementactivitiesandrelatedeconomicandsocialconsequences.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.1.5/9.2.5LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Proceduresarenotinplaceforenvironmentalassessmentandmonitoringtominimizeadverseecologicalandrelatedeconomicandsocialchangesfromaquaculture.
Lackinginallparameters.
Proceduresareinplaceforenvironmentalassessmentandmonitoringbutareinsufficientlyeffectivetominimizeadverseecologicalandrelatedeconomicandsocialchangesfromaquaculture.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Proceduresareinplaceforenvironmentalassessmentandmonitoringbutareonlymoderatelyeffectivetominimizeadverseecologicalandrelatedeconomicandsocialchangesfromaquaculture.
Lackinginoneparameter.
TheStateensuresthatthelivelihoodsoflocalcommunities,andtheiraccesstofishinggrounds,arenotnegativelyaffectedbyaquaculturedevelopments.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacebywhichthepotentialenvironmentalimpactsoffisheriesenhancementandaquaculturearepredictedandmonitored.Thismechanismshallbeusedtodevelopmanagementobjectivesrelatedtotheminimizationofadverseecologicalchanges.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Managementmeasuresandregulationsareinplacewhichhavebeendevelopedtoachievethemanagementobjectivesdescribedintheprocessparameter,andaresuccessful.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandassessmentreports.
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13.4Withdueregardtotheassessmentapproachemployed,stockassessmentoffisheriesthatare
enhancedthroughaquacultureinputsshallconsidertheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
FAOEco(2011)43LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Withdueregardtotheassessmentapproachemployed,stockassessmentoffisheriesthatareenhancedthroughaquacultureinputsdoesnotconsidertheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
Lackinginallparameters.
Withdueregardtotheassessmentapproachemployed,stockassessmentoffisheriesthatareenhancedthroughaquacultureinputsinsufficientlyconsiderstheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Withdueregardtotheassessmentapproachemployed,stockassessmentoffisheriesthatareenhancedthroughaquacultureinputsmoderatelyconsiderstheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Withdueregardtotheassessmentapproachemployed,stockassessmentoffisheriesthatareenhancedthroughaquacultureinputsconsidertheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Asappropriate,thereisamechanismforstockassessmentoffisheriesthatareenhancedthroughaquacultureinputswhichconsiderstheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidenceforstockassessmentoffisheriesthatareenhancedthroughaquacultureinputswhichconsiderstheseparatecontributionsfromaquacultureandnaturalproduction.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandassessmentreports.
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13.5Anymodificationtothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationisreversibleanddonotcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
FAOEco(2011)41
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Modificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationisnotreversibleandcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
Lackinginallparameters.
Modificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationisinsufficientlyreversibleandmaycauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Modificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationismoderatelyreversibleandmaycauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Modificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationisreversibleanddonotcauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisasystemthatallowsforthepreventionorreversingofhabitatmodificationsthatmaycauseseriousorirreversibleharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencethatarenoorminimalhabitatmodificationsandthatthesemodificationstothehabitatforenhancingthestockunderconsiderationarereversibleandcausenonetoinsignificantharmtothenaturalecosystem’sstructureandfunction.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandassessmentreports.
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geneticallyalteredstocksusedforaquacultureincludingculturebasedfisheriesintowaters.
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Effortsarenotundertakentominimizetheharmfuleffectsofintroducingnon-nativespeciesorgeneticallyalteredstocksusedforaquaculture,includingculture-basedfisheries.
Lackinginallparameters.
Effortsareundertakenbutaredeemedinsufficienttominimizetheharmfuleffectsofintroducingnon-nativespeciesorgeneticallyalteredstocksusedforaquaculture,includingculture-basedfisheries.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Effortsareundertakenbutaredeemedmoderatelysuccessfulinminimizingtheharmfuleffectsofintroducingnon-nativespeciesorgeneticallyalteredstocksusedforaquaculture,includingculture-basedfisheries.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Effortsareundertakentominimizetheharmfuleffectsofintroducingnon-nativespeciesorgeneticallyalteredstocksusedforaquacultureincludingculture-basedfisheries.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereareintroducednon-nativespeciesorgeneticallyalteredstocksusedforaquaculture,includingculturebasedfisheries.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Effortsaremadetominimizerecognizedharmfulissuesoreffects,and,theseeffortsareconsideredeffective.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.5.2 Stepsshallbetakentominimizeadversegeneticdiseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
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LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Stepsarenottakentominimizeadversegenetic,diseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
Lackinginallparameters.
Insufficientstepsaretakentominimizeadversegenetic,diseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Moderatestepsaretakentominimizeadversegenetic,diseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Stepsaretakentominimizeadversegenetic,diseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocesscapabletodealwithadversegenetic,diseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Themanagementmeasuresinplaceareeffectiveinminimizingadversegenetic,diseaseandothereffectsofescapedfarmedfishonwildstocks.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.5.3 Researchshallbepromotedtodevelopculturetechniquesforendangeredspeciestoprotect,rehabilitateandenhancetheirstocks,takingintoaccountthecriticalneedtoconservegeneticdiversityofendangeredspecies.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.3.5LowConfidenceRating MediumConfidence MediumConfidence HighConfidenceRating
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Researchisnotpromotedtodevelopculturetechniquesforendangeredspeciestoprotect,rehabilitateandenhancetheirstocks.Thecriticalneedtoconservegeneticdiversityofendangeredspeciesisnottakenintoaccount.
Lackinginallparameters.
Researchisinsufficientlypromotedtodevelopculturetechniquesforendangeredspeciestoprotect,rehabilitateandenhancetheirstocks.Thecriticalneedtoconservegeneticdiversityofendangeredspeciesisinsufficientlytakenintoaccount.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Researchismoderatelypromotedtodevelopculturetechniquesforendangeredspeciestoprotect,rehabilitateandenhancetheirstocks.Thecriticalneedtoconservegeneticdiversityofendangeredspeciesismoderatelytakenintoaccount.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Researchispromotedtodevelopculturetechniquesforendangeredspeciestoprotect,rehabilitateandenhancetheirstocks,takingintoaccountthecriticalneedtoconservegeneticdiversityofendangeredspecies.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Notapplicableifenhancementactivitiesarenotgearedtowardsendangeredspeciesrehabilitation.
Process:Thereisaprocessinplacetorecognizeifthefisheryinquestioniscomposedofoneormoreendangeredspeciesinneedofrehabilitation.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Researchintorehabilitationtechniquesforendangeredspeciesandtheconservationofgeneticdiversityisbeingpromoted.Theresearchhastakenintoaccountthecriticalneedtoconservegeneticdiversityofendangeredspecies.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.6Stateshallprotecttransboundaryaquaticecosystemsbysupportingresponsibleaquaculturepracticeswithintheirnationaljurisdictionandbycooperationinthepromotionofsustainableaquaculturepractices.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.2.1
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
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Lackinginallparameters.
Thereisinsufficientsupportofsustainableaquaculturepracticesthatprotecttransboundaryaquaticecosystemsinaccordwithinternationalnorms.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Thereismoderatesupportofsustainableaquaculturepracticesthatprotecttransboundaryaquaticecosystemsinaccordwithinternationalnorms.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Statesprotecttransboundaryaquaticecosystemsbysupportingresponsibleaquaculturepracticeswithintheirnationaljurisdictionandbycooperationinthepromotionofsustainableaquaculturepractices.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Managementmeasuresareinplacetosupportsustainableaquaculturepracticesandtheseareinaccordwithinternationalpractices.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thesemeasuresareeffectiveinpromotingnationalsustainableaquaculturepractices.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.7Stateshall,withduerespecttotheirneighboringStatesandinaccordancewithinternationallaw,ensureresponsiblechoiceofspecies,sitingandmanagementofaquacultureactivitieswhichcouldaffecttransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.2.2LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoensuringofresponsiblechoiceofspecies,sitesandmanagementprocedures
Thereisinsufficientensuringofresponsiblechoiceofspecies,sitesandmanagementprocedures
Thereismoderateensuringofresponsiblechoiceofspecies,sitesandmanagementprocedures
TheState,withduerespecttotheirneighboringStatesandinaccordancewithinternationallaw,ensuresresponsiblechoice
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internationallaw,wherethiscouldaffecttransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
Lackinginallparameters.
promotedinlinewithinternationallaw,wherethiscouldaffecttransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
Lackingintwoparameters.
promotedinlinewithinternationallaw,wherethiscouldaffecttransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
Lackinginoneparameter.
ofspecies,sitingandmanagementofaquacultureactivitieswhichcouldaffecttransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Managementmeasuresareinplaceensuringresponsiblechoiceofspecies,sitingandmanagementofaquacultureactivitieswhichcouldaffecttransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencefortheresponsiblein-countrychoiceofspecies,sitesandmanagementprocedures.Thisisconsideredeffectiveinminimizingpotentialriskstotransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.8StateshallconsultwiththeirneighboringStates,asappropriate,beforeintroducingnon-indigenousspeciesintotrans-boundaryaquaticecosystems.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.2.3
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Thereisnoappropriateconsultationwithaneighboringstatewithadjacentjurisdictionpriortotheintroductionofexoticspecies.
Thereisinsufficientlyappropriateconsultationwithaneighboringstatewithadjacentjurisdictionpriortotheintroductionofexoticspecies.
Thereismoderatelyappropriateconsultationwithaneighboringstatewithadjacentjurisdictionpriortotheintroductionofexoticspecies.
TheStateconsultswiththeirneighboringStates,asappropriate,beforeintroducingnon-indigenousspeciesintotransboundaryaquaticecosystems.
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisapolicyinplacedictatingtheproceduretobefollowedpriortotheintroductionofnon-indigenousspecies.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thispolicyincludesarequirementthatneighboringstatesbeconsultedpriortotheintroductionofanon-indigenousspeciesintoatransboundaryarea.Ifthereisevidencethatsuchanintroductionhasoccurredinthepast,thereshallalsobeevidencethatthepolicyhasbeenfollowed.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.9Stateshallestablishappropriatemechanisms,suchasdatabasesandinformationnetworkstocollect,shareanddisseminatedatarelatedtotheiraquacultureactivitiestofacilitatecooperationonplanningforaquaculturedevelopmentatthenational,sub-regional,regionalandgloballevel.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.2.4LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Thereisnoregionalpublicdatabaseonaquacultureenterprisescompiledwiththeirspeciesandcharacteristicstofacilitateinternationalcooperation.
Thereisaregionalpublicdatabaseonaquacultureenterprisesbutitisinsufficientlycompiledwiththeirspeciesandcharacteristicstofacilitate
Thereisaregionalpublicdatabaseonaquacultureenterprisesbutitismoderatelycompiledwiththeirspeciesandcharacteristicstofacilitate
Statesestablishappropriatemechanisms,suchasdatabasesandinformationnetworkstocollect,shareanddisseminatedatarelatedtotheiraquacultureactivitiesto
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Lackinginallparameters.
internationalcooperation.
Lackingintwoparameters.
internationalcooperation.
Lackinginoneparameter.
facilitatecooperationonplanningforaquaculturedevelopmentatthenational,sub-regional,regionalandgloballevel.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Apublicallyavailabledatabasehasbeenestablished.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Theinformationisdisseminatedproperlyandthedatabaseisavailableforpublicaccesssotofacilitateinternationalcooperation.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.10Stateshallcooperateintheelaboration,adoptionandimplementationofinternationalcodesofpracticeandproceduresforintroductionsandtransfersofaquaticorganisms.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.3.2LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MajorNC)MediumConfidenceRating
(MinorNC)HighConfidenceRating(FullConformance)
Theinternationalcodeofpracticeforintroductionsortransfersofaquaticorganismsisnotobserved.
Theinternationalcodeofpracticeforintroductionsortransfersofaquaticorganismsisinsufficientlyobserved.
Theinternationalcodeofpracticeforintroductionsortransfersofaquaticorganismsismoderatelyobserved.
Statescooperateintheelaboration,adoptionandimplementationofinternationalcodesofpracticeandproceduresforintroductionsandtransfersofaquaticorganisms.
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Lackinginallparameters.
Lackingintwoparameters.
Lackinginoneparameter.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaninternationalcodeofpracticedeveloped.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thecodeofpracticeisbeingeffectivelyobservedbythecountryofinterest.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.11Statesshall,inordertominimizerisksofdiseasetransferandotheradverseeffectsonwildandculturedstocks,encourageadoptionandpromotetheuseofappropriatepractices/proceduresintheselectionandgeneticimprovementofbroodstocks,theintroductionofnon-nativespecies,andintheproduction,saleandtransportofeggs,larvae,fry,broodstockorotherlivematerials.Statesshallfacilitatethepreparationandimplementationofappropriatenationalcodesofpracticeandprocedurestothiseffect.
FAOCCRF(1995)9.3.3,9.3.4LowConfidenceRating
(CriticalNC)MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
TheState,inordertominimizerisksofdiseasetransferandotheradverseeffectsonwildandculturedstocks,hasnotencouraged
TheState,inordertominimizerisksofdiseasetransferandotheradverseeffectsonwildandculturedstocks,hasinsufficiently
TheState,inordertominimizerisksofdiseasetransferandotheradverseeffectsonwildandculturedstocks,hasmoderately
TheStateinordertominimizerisksofdiseasetransferandotheradverseeffectsonwildandculturedstocks,encourageadoptionof
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practicesinthegeneticimprovementofbroodstocks,theintroductionofnon-nativespecies,theproduction,saleandtransportofeggs,larvaeorfry,broodstock,orotherlivematerials,andinthepreparationandimplementationofappropriatenationalcodesofpracticeandprocedurestothiseffect.
Lackinginallparameters.
encouragedadoptionofappropriatepracticesinthegeneticimprovementofbroodstocks,theintroductionofnon-nativespecies,andintheproduction,saleandtransportofeggs,larvaeorfry,broodstock,orotherlivematerials,andpreparationandimplementationofappropriatenationalcodesofpracticeandprocedurestothiseffect.
Lackingintwoparameters.
encouragedadoptionofappropriatepracticesinthegeneticimprovementofbroodstocks,theintroductionofnon-nativespecies,theproduction,saleandtransportofeggs,larvaeorfry,broodstock,orotherlivematerials,andinthepreparationandimplementationofappropriatenationalcodesofpracticeandprocedurestothiseffect.
Lackinginoneparameter.
appropriatepracticesinthegeneticimprovementofbroodstocks,theintroductionofnon-nativespecies,andintheproduction,saleandtransportofeggs,larvaeorfry,broodstockorotherlivematerials.Statesfacilitatethepreparationandimplementationofappropriatenationalcodesofpracticeandprocedurestothiseffect.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisamechanisminplacetoassessandmonitortherisksofdiseasetransferandotheradverseeffectsonwildandculturedstocks,codifiedasmanagementobjectivesinacodeofpracticeorsetofprocedures.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Managementmeasuresshallbeimplementedtoachievetheobjectivesdescribedinthecodeofpractice,andthereisevidenceoftheirsuccessatdoingso.Careistakentoavoidbothmovementofgenotypesorspeciesbetweencatchmentareas,riverorlakesystems,andcontaminationoflocalwildgenotypesfromhatcheryanimalsofthesamespecies.Appropriatepracticeshavebeenadoptedforthegeneticimprovementofbroodstockstoavoidimpoverishmentoftheirgeneticpool.Appropriateproceduresarebeingpublishedfortheselection,production,sale,andtransportofbroodstocks,eggs,larvae,andfry.Therehasbeenpreparationandimplementationofappropriatecodesofpracticeandprocedurestoaccomplishtheabovementioneditems.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.12Enhancedfisheriesmaybesupportedinpartbystockingoforganismsproducedinaquaculturefacilitiesorremovedfromwildstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”.Aquacultureproductionforstockingpurposesshouldbemanagedanddevelopedaccordingtotheaboveprovisions,especiallyinrelationtomaintainingtheintegrityoftheenvironment,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.
FAOEco(2011)36.8,40
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Enhancedfisheriesmaybesupportedinpartbystockingoforganismsproducedinaquaculturefacilitiesorremovedfromwildstocksotherthanthe
Enhancedfisheriesmaybesupportedinpartbystockingoforganismsproducedinaquaculturefacilitiesorremovedfromwildstocksotherthanthe
Enhancedfisheriesmaybesupportedinpartbystockingoforganismsproducedinaquaculturefacilitiesorremovedfromwildstocksotherthanthe
Enhancedfisheriesmaybesupportedinpartbystockingoforganismsproducedinaquaculturefacilitiesorremovedfromwildstocksotherthanthe“stockunder
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consideration”.Aquacultureproductionforstockingpurposesisnotmanagedanddevelopedinaccordancewithprovisionsentailingthemaintenanceofenvironmentalintegrity,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.
Lackinginallparameters.
“stockunderconsideration”.Aquacultureproductionforstockingpurposesisinsufficientlymanagedanddevelopedinaccordancewithprovisionsentailingthemaintenanceofenvironmentalintegrity,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.
Lackingintwoparameters.
“stockunderconsideration”.Aquacultureproductionforstockingpurposesismoderatelymanagedanddevelopedinaccordancewithprovisionsentailingthemaintenanceofenvironmentalintegrity,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.
Lackinginoneparameter.
consideration”.Aquacultureproductionforstockingpurposesismanagedanddevelopedaccordingtotheaboveprovisions,especiallyinrelationtomaintainingtheintegrityoftheenvironment,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessinplacetodevelopenhancedfisheriessupportedinpartbystockingoforganismsproducedinaquaculturefacilitiesorremovedfromwildstocksotherthanthe“stockunderconsideration”,wherebyaquacultureproductionforstockingpurposesismanagedanddevelopedinaccordancewithprovisionsentailingthemaintenanceofenvironmentalintegrity,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.Asappropriate,therearealsomanagementobjectivesandmeasuresconsistentwithavoidingsignificantnegativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturalreproductivestockcomponentofthestockunderconsiderationandanyotherwildstocksfromwhichtheorganismsforstockingarebeingremoved.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thesemeasuresareeffective.Thereisevidenceofenhancementpracticesmanagedanddevelopedinaccordancewiththemaintenanceoftheintegrityoftheenvironment,theconservationofgeneticdiversity,diseasecontrol,andqualityofstockingmaterial.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
13.13Regardingtheenhancedcomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”,providedthatanaturalreproductivestockcomponentismaintainedandfisheryproductionisbasedprimarilyonnaturalbiologicalproductionwithintheecosystemofwhichthe“stockunderconsideration”formsapart,enhancedfisheriesshallmeetthefollowingcriteria:
• thespeciesshallbenativetothefishery’sgeographicareaor introducedhistoricallyandhavesubsequentlybecomeestablishedaspartofthe“natural”ecosystem;
• thereshallbenaturalreproductivecomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”;• the growth during the post-release phase shall be based upon food supply from the
natural environment and the production system shall operate without supplementalfeeding.
FAOEco(2011)38
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Regardingtheenhancedcomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”,
Regardingtheenhancedcomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”,
Regardingtheenhancedcomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”,
Regardingtheenhancedcomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”,providedthata
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reproductivestockcomponentismaintainedandfisheryproductionisbasedprimarilyonnaturalbiologicalproductionwithintheecosystemofwhichthe“stockunderconsideration”formsapart,enhancedfisheriesdonotmeetthefollowingcriteria:1)thespeciesisnativetothefishery’sgeographicareaorintroducedhistoricallyandhavesubsequentlybecomeestablishedaspartofthe“natural”ecosystem;2)thereisanaturalreproductivecomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”;3)thegrowthduringthepost-releasephaseisbaseduponfoodsupplyfromthenaturalenvironmentandtheproductionsystemoperateswithoutsupplementalfeeding.
Lackinginallparameters.
providedthatanaturalreproductivestockcomponentismaintainedandfisheryproductionisbasedprimarilyonnaturalbiologicalproductionwithintheecosystemofwhichthe“stockunderconsideration”formsapart,enhancedfisheriesinsufficientlymeetthefollowingcriteria:1)thespeciesisnativetothefishery’sgeographicareaorintroducedhistoricallyandhavesubsequentlybecomeestablishedaspartofthe“natural”ecosystem;2)thereisanaturalreproductivecomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”;3)thegrowthduringthepost-releasephaseisbaseduponfoodsupplyfromthenaturalenvironmentandtheproductionsystemoperateswithoutsupplementalfeeding.
Lackingintwoparameters.
providedthatanaturalreproductivestockcomponentismaintainedandfisheryproductionisbasedprimarilyonnaturalbiologicalproductionwithintheecosystemofwhichthe“stockunderconsideration”formsapart,enhancedfisheriesmoderatelymeetthefollowingcriteria:1)thespeciesisnativetothefishery’sgeographicareaorintroducedhistoricallyandhavesubsequentlybecomeestablishedaspartofthe“natural”ecosystem;2)thereisanaturalreproductivecomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”;3)thegrowthduringthepost-releasephaseisbaseduponfoodsupplyfromthenaturalenvironmentandtheproductionsystemoperateswithoutsupplementalfeeding.
Lackinginoneparameter.
naturalreproductivestockcomponentismaintainedandfisheryproductionisbasedprimarilyonnaturalbiologicalproductionwithintheecosystemofwhichthe“stockunderconsideration”formsapart,enhancedfisheriesmeetthefollowingcriteria:1)thespeciesisnativetothefishery’sgeographicareaorintroducedhistoricallyandhavesubsequentlybecomeestablishedaspartofthe“natural”ecosystem;2)thereisanaturalreproductivecomponentsofthe“stockunderconsideration”;3)thegrowthduringthepost-releasephaseisbaseduponfoodsupplyfromthenaturalenvironmentandtheproductionsystemoperateswithoutsupplementalfeeding.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessinplacebywhichenhancedfisheriesaremanaged,andwhichincludesconsiderationoftheoriginofenhancedspecies,themaintenanceofnaturallyreproducingcomponents,andthefoodsupplyduringthepost-releasephase.Theintentofthisclausedoesnotrefertonetpenrearingafterfishareremovedfromhatcheries,buttothetimewhensalmonarereleasedinthewildfortheiroceanmigration.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetodemonstratethatthespeciesinthestockunderconsiderationisnativetothefishery’sgeographicarea,orwasintroducedhistoricallyandhassubsequentlybecomeestablishedaspartofthe“natural”ecosystem.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetodemonstratethatthereisanaturallyreproductivecomponentofthe“stockunderconsideration”.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetodemonstratethatthegrowthofthestockedcomponentduringthepost-releasephaseisbaseduponfoodsupplyfromthenaturalenvironmentandtheproductionsystemoperateswithoutsupplementalfeeding.
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataand
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13.14Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,the“stockunderconsideration”maycomprisenaturallyreproductivecomponentsandcomponentsmaintainedbystocking.Inthecontextofavoidingsignificantnegativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturalreproductivecomponentsof“stockunderconsideration”:
• naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksshallnotbeoverfished;• naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksshallnotbesubstantiallydisplaced
bystockedcomponents. Inparticular,displacementshallnotresult inareductionofthenatural reproductive stock component below abundance-based target reference points(ortheirproxies)definedfortheregulationofharvest.
FAOEco(2011)39
LowConfidenceRating(CriticalNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MajorNC)
MediumConfidenceRating(MinorNC)
HighConfidenceRating
(FullConformance)
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,the“stockunderconsideration”maycomprisenaturallyreproductivecomponentsandcomponentsmaintainedbystocking.In
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,the“stockunderconsideration”maycomprisenaturallyreproductivecomponentsandcomponentsmaintainedbystocking.In
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,the“stockunderconsideration”maycomprisenaturallyreproductivecomponentsandcomponentsmaintainedbystocking.In
Inthecaseofenhancedfisheries,the“stockunderconsideration”maycomprisenaturallyreproductivecomponentsandcomponentsmaintainedbystocking.Inthecontextofavoidingsignificant
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significantnegativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturalreproductivecomponentsof“stockunderconsideration”:1)naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksareoverfished;and2)naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksaresubstantiallydisplacedbystockedcomponents.Inparticular,displacementresultsinareductionofthenaturalreproductivestockcomponentbelowabundance-basedtargetreferencepoints(ortheirproxies)definedfortheregulationofharvest.
Lackinginallparameters.
thecontextofavoidingsignificantnegativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturalreproductivecomponentsof“stockunderconsideration”:1)themajorityofnaturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksareoverfished;and2)naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksareoftensubstantiallydisplacedbystockedcomponents.Inparticular,displacementresultsinasignificantreductionofthenaturalreproductivestockcomponentbelowabundance-basedtargetreferencepoints(ortheirproxies)definedfortheregulationofharvest.
Lackingintwoparameters.
thecontextofavoidingsignificantnegativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturalreproductivecomponentsof“stockunderconsideration”:1)significantfewofthenaturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksareoverfished;2)significantfewnaturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksaresubstantiallydisplacedbystockedcomponents.Inparticular,displacementresultsinaminorreductionofthenaturalreproductivestockcomponentbelowabundance-basedtargetreferencepoints(ortheirproxies)definedfortheregulationofharvest.
Lackinginoneparameter.
negativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturalreproductivecomponentsof“stockunderconsideration”:1)naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksarenotoverfished;and2)naturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksarenotsubstantiallydisplacedbystockedcomponents.Inparticular,displacementdoesnotresultinareductionofthenaturalreproductivestockcomponentbelowabundance-basedtargetreferencepoints(ortheirproxies)definedfortheregulationofharvest.
Fulfilsallparameters.
EvaluationParameters
Process:Thereisaprocessinplacetomanagethenaturallyreproductivecomponentsandcomponentsmaintainedbystockingofthe“stockunderconsideration”,toavoidsignificantnegativeimpactsofenhancementactivitiesonthenaturallyreproductivecomponents(forexample,overfishingordisplacement).
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetodemonstratethatthenaturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksarenotoverfished.
CurrentStatus/Appropriateness/Effectiveness:Thereisevidencetosupportthatthenaturallyreproductivecomponentsofenhancedstocksarenotsubstantiallydisplacedbystockedcomponents,andspecificallynotresultinginareductionofthenaturalreproductivestockcomponentbelowabundance-basedtargetreferencepoints(ortheirproxies)asdefinedfortheregulationofharvest(e.g.escapementgoals).
EvidenceBasis:Availability,quality,andadequacyoftheevidence.Examplesmayincludevariousregulations,dataandreports.
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