 | Objective |  | |
| The Committee shall promote cooperation among the Contracting Parties with a view to ensuring, through appropriate management, the conservation and optimum utilization of the living marine resources covered by the Convention and encouraging sustainable development of fisheries based on such resources. |
| Functions | | |
To achieve the objectives, the Committee shall have the function and responsibility to:- provide a forum for discussion on any fishery-related matter;
- improve the livelihoods of small-scale fishers and processors, including the devising of appropriate measures to deal with migrant fishers;
- harmonize fisheries legislation and regulations among the Contracting Parties;
- enhance cooperation in respect of relations with distant water fishing countries;
- strengthen sub-regional cooperation in monitoring, control, surveillance and enforcement, including the progressive development of common procedures;
- promote the development of fisheries research capabilities;
- promote the development of standards for the collection, exchange and reporting of fisheries data;
- develop and promote common policies and strategies, as appropriate, in the sub-region to enhance sub-regional standing in international meetings; and promote sub-regional cooperation in the marketing and trading of fish and fish products.
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| Geographic Coverage | | |
The area of competence comprises all marine waters under national jurisdiction of the Contracting Parties.
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| Species and stocks coverage | | |
| The Committee covers all living marine resources, without prejudice to the management responsibilities and authorities of other competent fisheries management organizations or arrangements within the area of competence. |
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