Review of biological data, spatial distribution of the stocks and ecological connectivity between areas beyond national jurisdiction and the exclusive economic zones in the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission region

Arocha, F.; Narvaez, M.; Mendoza, J.;

Review of biological data, spatial distribution of the stocks and ecological connectivity between areas beyond national jurisdiction and the exclusive economic zones in the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission region

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 258 p.

Author Arocha, F.; Narvaez, M.; Mendoza, J.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-138469-5

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Synopsis (short abstract) This review was developed as a project in response to the needs of the Intersessional Working Group of WECAFC in its task of identifying key options and priorities. The review describes a group of selected species that are considered to be important to Member States of the WECAFC. It classifies them into transboundary and straddling/highly migratory stocks and their fisheries and provides information on the state of exploitation of the selected species. The review also considers the ecological connectivity between the high seas and the EEZs of coastal nations. Lastly, it highlights issues that need to be addressed to generate a sound scientific knowledge base in support of the strategic reorientation of the Commission.

Statutory body / Meeting title Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC)

Cite this content as:

Arocha, F., Narvaez, M. & Mendoza, J. 2024. Review of biological data, spatial distribution of the stocks and ecological connectivity between areas beyond national jurisdiction and exclusive economic zones in the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission region. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc9103en

Language English