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SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (SPRFMO)
Regulated Area:
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the western boundary of the proposed South Pacific regional fisheries management organization should abut the eastern boundary of the proposed Agreement area to be established under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement.
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the southern boundary of the proposed South Pacific regional fisheries management organization should abut the northern boundary of the Agreement area of the Commission for the Conservation of the Antarctic Living Marine Resources (CCAMLR);
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the eastern boundary of the proposed South Pacific regional fisheries management organization should abut the outer limit of the marine jurisdiction of the South American States
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the northern boundary of the proposed South Pacific regional fisheries management organization should not be delineated until the meeting had discussed fishery resources to be managed, the regulation of high seas enclaves within the proposed area and had received further scientific and technical information.
Convention:
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean
Belize’s Status in NEAFC
Belize is currently participating in the negotiations for the formation of this RFMO which will regulated pelagic species such as mackerels, squids etc.,
Capacities and Limitations:
We currently have only one vessel operating exclusively in this area. However, we have the possibility of registering/licensing an additional 7 vessels in this area. We urge parties with an interest in this area to have their vessels operating in this area prior to November 2009 when this Commission’s Convention comes into force so that we can secure fishing rights for them.
For more information on this area you may visit www.southpacificrfmo.org |
