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The Common Fisheries Policy in the Mediterranean. John MALLETT Head of Unit European Commission Crotone 20 June 2008. The new Mediterranean regulation (1967/2006). Comprehensive approach Provisions on protected species Provisions on protected habitats
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The Common Fisheries Policyin the Mediterranean John MALLETT Head of Unit European Commission Crotone 20 June 2008
The new Mediterranean regulation (1967/2006) • Comprehensive approach • Provisions on protected species • Provisions on protected habitats • Fishing gear: better selectivity & protection of juveniles • Provisions on sport fishing • BUT ALSO : Environmental concerns (network of marine protected areas)
The new Mediterranean regulation (1967/2006) Member States to • designate Fishing Protected Areas (FPAs) • draw up National Management Plans
IMPLEMENTATION • All MS lagging behind • Responisbility with national administrations • Transitional period should be used to adapt
Recent initiatives • New discard policy • Ecosystem approach • Integrated Maritime policy
International dimension Close cooperation and coordination: > bilaterally, with all partners > promote together a coherent approach in international fora (GFCM, ICCAT, FAO, Barcelona convention)