Report of the FAO WORKSHOP ON VULNERABLE ECOSYSTEMS AND DESTRUCTIVE FISHING IN DEEP-SEA FISHERIES

FAO Fisheries Report No. 840

Report of the FAO WORKSHOP ON VULNERABLE ECOSYSTEMS AND DESTRUCTIVE FISHING IN DEEP-SEA FISHERIES

Rome, 26–29 June 2007



FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Rome 2008

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PREPARATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

This report documents the discussions and conclusions of the FAO Workshop that was held to review the subject of vulnerable ecosystems and destructive fishing in deep-sea fisheries. This workshop was held in Rome from 26 to 29 June 2007. It is expected that the outcome will inform future considerations on the management and conservation of deep-sea fisheries and provide guidance to those concerned with developing appropriate management guidelines. Participants attended in their personal capacity. Ross Shotton organized and convened this workshop and Jean-Jacques Maguire prepared and organized the report. A first draft of the report was put together from text produced during the workshop. Several participants then contributed to an improved second and near final draft. Their contribution, particularly the re-drafting of important sections by Trevor Kenchington, is gratefully acknowledged. This workshop was organized under the project entitled: “Promotion of sustainable fisheries: support for the Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development” and was funded by the Government of Japan. The meeting is one of a series of activities designed to inform and assist with the development of the International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-Sea Fisheries in the High Seas.

 

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Report of the FAO Workshop on Vulnerable Ecosystems and Destructive Fishing in Deep-sea Fisheries. Rome, 26–29 June 2007.
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ABSTRACT

The FAO Workshop on Vulnerable Ecosystems and Destructive Fishing in Deep-sea Fisheries examined available information on national, institutional and personal experiences in relation to this issue. Relevant ecological aspects were reviewed and suggestions as how to consider these issues in terms of International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-sea Fisheries in the High Seas were discussed and documented.

CONTENTS

OPENING

INTRODUCTION

Scope of deep-sea fisheries

DESTRUCTIVE FISHING

VULNERABLE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS

BACKGROUND

Marine ecosystems

  • Deep-sea ecosystems
  • Deep-sea habitats
  • Vulnerability of deep-sea ecosystems

    • Impacts of fishing
    Reference points
  • Fishing gears and practices used in deep-sea fisheries

    • Interpretation of terms
  • Acceptable changes, significant changes
  • Deep sea
  • Equilibrium, resilience and recovery
  • Risk and utility
  • Species and stocks
  • Sustainability

    • LITERATURE CITED

    APPENDIXES

    A. Agenda
    B. List of participants
     


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