Encourage development of reporting frameworks for fishing gear loss and faciltiating their recovery, and training and awareness for crew and master of fishing vessels regarding impacts of marine pollution
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9. CCMs are encouraged to develop communication frameworks to enable the recording and sharing of information on fishing gear loss in order to reduce loss and facilitate recovery of fishing gear. 10. CCMs are further encouraged to develop frameworks or systems to assist fishing vessels to report the loss of gear to their flag State, relevant coastal States, and the Commission.11. CCMs are encouraged to conduct training and awareness programs for the crew and master of fishing vessels flying their flag regarding the impacts of marine pollution and operational practices to eliminate marine pollution caused by fishing vessels.
Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest