The Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries developed in 1995 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations includes a set of recommendations for reducing the negative impacts of fishing activities on marine ecosystems.

Global Environmental Change. Article in Press - by Coll, M., Libralato, S., Pitcher, TJ, Solidoro, C., Tudela, S., 2012.  To read the full article click here