Recent Recommendations and Resolutions
GFCM Recommendations and Resolution on Mediterranean fisheries management of the last four years:


2008
Res. GFCM/2008/1 On reporting on the implementation of GFCM management measures.
Rec. GFCM/2008/1 On a regional scheme on port state measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the GFCM area.
Rec. GFCM/2008/2 Concerning an ICCAT recommendation on Mediterranean swordfish:
- Recommendation [07-01] by ICCAT on Mediterranean swordfish.
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2007
Res. GFCM/31/2007/1 On the implementation of GFCM Task 1 Statistical Matrix.
Res. GFCM/31/2007/2 On the establishment of Geographical Sub-Areas in the GFCM Area.
Res. GFCM/31/2007/3 On the 40 mm square mesh size in codend of trawl nets exploiting demersal resources.
Rec. GFCM/31/2007/1 On the mesh size of trawl nets exploiting demersal resources.
Rec. GFCM/31/2007/2 On the Pelagos Sanctuary for the Conservation of Marine Mammals.
Rec. GFCM/31/2007/3 Concerning selected ICCAT Recommendations:
- Recommendation [06-05] by ICCAT to establish a multi-annual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (GFCM/31/2007/3 (A));
- Recommendation [06-07] by ICCAT on bluefin tuna farming (GFCM/31/2007/3(B));
- Recommendation [06-11] by ICCAT establishing a programme for transhipment (GFCM/31/2007/3 (C)).


2006
Rec. GFCM/2006/1 On the management of certain fisheries exploiting demersal and small pelagic.
Rec. GFCM/2006/2 On the establishment of a closed season for the dolphinfish fisheries based on fishing aggregation devices (FADs).
Rec. GFCM/2006/3 On the establishment of fisheries restrictive areas in order to protect the deep sea sensitive habitats.
Rec. GFCM/2006/4 On the establishment of a list of vessels presumed to have carried out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in the GFCM area.
Rec. GFCM/2006/5 On the criteria for obtaining the status of Cooperating non-contracting party in the GFCM area.
Rec. GFCM/2006/6 On the terms of reference for the GFCM Compliance Committee.
Rec. GFCM/2006/7 On data confidentiality policy and procedures.
Rec. GFCM/2006/8 concerning selected ICCAT Recommendations:
- Recommendation [05-04] to amend the Recommendation [04-06] on Bluefin Tuna Farming (GFCM/2006/8 (A) );
- Recommendation [05-05] to amend the Recommendation [04-10] concerning the conservation of Sharks caught in association with fisheries managed by ICCAT (GFCM/2006/8 (B) );
- Recommendation [05-06] establishing a program for transshipment by largescale longline fishing vessels (GFCM/2006/8 (C) ).


2005
Rec. GFCM/2005/1 On the management of certain fisheries exploiting demersal and deepwater pelagic.
Rec. GFCM/2005/2 Concerning the establishment of a GFCM record of vessels over 15 metres authorized to operate in the GFCM area.
Rec. GFCM/2005/3 Concerning selected ICCAT Recommendations:
- Recommendation [03-04] relating to Mediterranean swordfish (A);
- Recommendation [04-05] concerning the Western Atlantic bluefin tuna rebuilding program and the conservation and management for bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (B);
- Recommendation [04-06 ] on bluefin tuna farming (C);
- Recommendation [04-07] on bluefin tuna size limit (D).


The Recommendations and Resolutions of the other years can be found in the relevant GFCM Session Reports.
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