[Atlantic Ocean] Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization

Author Information

NAFO

Security Theme

IUU Fishing

Keywords

regional fisheries management organizations, rfmo, rfmos, fisheries management, fisheries

Description

NAFO is an intergovernmental fisheries science and management body responsible for the management of most in the region, except salmon, tunas/marlins, whales, and sedentary species. NAFO’s objective is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery in the Convention Area and to safeguard the marine ecosystems in which these are found.

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[Atlantic Ocean] Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization

NAFO is an intergovernmental fisheries science and management body responsible for the management of most in the region, except salmon, tunas/marlins, whales, and sedentary species. NAFO’s objective is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery in the Convention Area and to safeguard the marine ecosystems in which these are found.