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Caribbean Fisheries Mechanism Approves New Protocols on Traceability and IUU Fishing

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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During a meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism, three new protocols were approved under the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy. These protocols cover Marine Spatial Planning, Aquatic Foods Traceability, and Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. Belize’s Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, Andre Perez, also called for stronger regional cooperation to support fisherfolk.

From sanpedrosun.com

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The approval of these new protocols is described by CRFM Executive Director Dr. Marc Williams as a major step toward strengthening the governance, sustainability, and economic resilience of the Caribbean’s fisheries and marine resources. Andre Perez stressed that regional governments must empower fisherfolk to promote sustainable fishing practices.

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Who's involved

  • Andre PerezMinister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation for Belize
  • Caribbean CommunityIntergovernmental organization whose policy was updated by the new protocols
  • WilliamsExecutive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism
  • BelizeSovereign state represented by Andre Perez

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