Promoting responsible fishing in the South West Indian Ocean

Promoting responsible fishing in the South West Indian Ocean

4 May 2005 - 5 May 2005

New commission to focus on coastal fisheries - agreement on high seas in the pipeline.
A new FAO regional fisheries body has been established to promote responsible and sustainable fishing in the southwestern Indian Ocean, the UN specialized agency announced today. The South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) will function as an advisory body promoting the sustainable development and utilization of coastal fishery resources off the shores of East Africa and several island states of the region, as well as responsible management and regional cooperation on fisheries policy.

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Africa;