Synopsis (short abstract)Fisheries, including aquaculture, provide a vital source of food, employment, recreation, trade and economic well being for people throughout the world, both for present and future generations and should therefore be conducted in a responsible manner. This Code sets out principles and international standards of behaviour for responsible practices with a view to ensuring the effective conservation, management and development of living aquatic resources, with due respect for the ecosystem and biod iversity. The Code recognises the nutritional, economic, social, environmental and cultural importance of fisheries, and the interests of all those concerned with the fishery sector. The Code takes into account the biological characteristics of the resources and their environment and the interests of consumers and other users. States and all those involved in fisheries are encouraged to apply the Code and give effect to it.
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Agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas.
Accord visant à favoriser le respect par les navires de pêche en haute mer des mesures intemationales de conservation et de gestion.
Acuerdo para promover el cumplimiento de las medidas intemacionales de conservación y ordenación por los buques pesqueros que pescan en alta mar.
Rome/Roma, FAO. 1995. pag. var. (incl. Arabic and Chinese texts).