Some delegations underlined the need to adopt measures, including marine protected areas, to limit the effects of destructive fishing practices on vulnerable marine ecosystems and habitats.

They underlined that it was necessary to consider the specific needs of rare and vulnerable marine ecosystems and habitats, as well as marine species, such as sea turtles, sharks and sea birds.

Marine environment, marine resources, marine biodiversity and the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems

Marine environment, marine resources and the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems

Marine wildlife tourism generates many times more revenues from non extractive activities, such as visits to intact marine habitats.

(a) Protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems

Third claim unit Marine subtidal habitats Saudi Arabia states that, as a result of the oil spills resulting from Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait, damage was caused to its marine subtidal habitats.

Other threats to the marine and coastal ecosystems from marine litter include smothering of the seabed and disturbance of habitats from mechanical beach cleaning.

Marine debris is a global transboundary pollution problem that constitutes a serious threat to human health and safety, endangers fish stocks, marine biodiversity and marine habitats and has significant costs to local and national economies.

Iran states that the oil spills resulting from Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait affected the marine habitats and marine organisms at the initial stages of their life cycle.

Saudi Arabia has submitted, inter alia, revised and updated estimates of the extent of damage to its marine subtidal habitats.

And, to make matters worse, illegal fishermen often use highly destructive gear that destroys habitats, endangers marine wildlife, and threatens healthy fisheries.

NEAFC has shown its commitment to taking the necessary action to protect vulnerable habitats on case by case and scientific bases.

Marine litter has become an issue of concern in the Northwest Pacific region because it is linked to other marine environmental, economic, health and aesthetic problems, including possible transfer of toxic substances and invasive species, destruction of marine habitats and loss of biodiversity.

In addition, the United States is pleased that the fisheries draft resolution more explicitly addresses the critical issue of marine debris and derelict fishing gear, which adversely affect marine living resources and their habitats.

These services include habitats for invertebrates, birds, reptiles, mammals, and plants, nesting and roosting for birds food services and marine mammal reptile haul out.

The Icelandic authorities continue to work on protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems within their national jurisdiction.

It is also an issue that is connected to other marine environmental, economic and health problems, including the possible distribution of toxic substances, the destruction of marine habitats and biodiversity, and the transfer of invasive species.

One delegation highlighted the relationship between current and past areas of focus, such as protection and preservation of the marine environment and vulnerable marine ecosystems.

We will also actively engage in the regional context to ensure better protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Anthropogenic activities and accumulation of solid wastes (e.g. discarded fishing nets, traps, anchors, debris and tyres) can be a threat to the marine habitats, creating anoxic conditions for benthic fauna and having a negative impact throughout the marine ecosystem.

Therefore, concerned at the persistent signs of deterioration of the marine environment, we recognize the need to take urgent conservation measures in vulnerable marine ecosystems, such as seamounts.

Create a Pacific wide network of Marine Protected Areas on the high seas that allow sustainable artisanal and recreational fishing and tourism along known migratory, feeding and nesting habitats of threatened and endangered marine species Support sustainable small scale fishing

Last year, Iceland took part in establishing an interim measure for the protection of vulnerable deep water habitats in the high seas of the North Atlantic ocean.

With regard to the damage to its marine subtidal habitats, Saudi Arabia estimates that the natural recovery period is 30 years and the period of recovery after remediation is 15 years.

Thirdly, we need to strengthen scientific data collection, research and assessment, especially in deep sea areas, and to provide baselines for harvested resources and for other marine species, habitats and ecological relationships.

Calls upon States to urgently accelerate their cooperation in establishing interim targeted protection mechanisms for vulnerable marine ecosystems in regions where they have an interest in the conservation and management of marine living resources

The representative of the Permanent South Pacific Commission said that its plan of action to protect the marine environment, including vulnerable marine ecosystems, and the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and Coastal Area of the South East Pacific and its Protocols provided the basis for action with respect to marine debris.

72. Calls upon States urgently to accelerate their cooperation in establishing interim targeted protection mechanisms for vulnerable marine ecosystems in regions where they have an interest in the conservation and management of marine living resources

(f) Call upon States to urgently accelerate their cooperation in establishing interim targeted protection mechanisms for vulnerable marine ecosystems in regions where they have an interest in the conservation and management of marine living resources

Other delegations proposed to call upon States to urgently agree on an open mechanism to cooperate in the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems.

New Zealand continues to believe that action to address the adverse impacts of fishing activities on vulnerable marine ecosystems is necessary and urgent.

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During next year's General Assembly, Member States will meet to review progress on action taken concerning the impact of fishing on vulnerable marine ecosystems.

81. Reaffirms the importance it attaches to paragraphs 66 to 69 of its resolution 59 25 concerning the impacts of fishing on vulnerable marine ecosystems

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25. Invites States entitled to become parties to the Memorandum of Understanding concerning Conservation Measures for Marine Turtles of the Atlantic Coast of Africa and the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Marine Turtles and Their Habitats of the Indian Ocean and South East Asia to consider doing so, and to participate in their work

The first claim unit is for terrestrial damage the second claim unit is for damage to intertidal shoreline habitats the third claim unit is for damage to marine subtidal habitats the fourth claim unit is for losses of wildlife resources the fifth claim unit is for economic and ecological losses related to fisheries resources and the sixth claim unit is for two other compensatory projects.

A key element of the fisheries negotiations again this year is the protection of certain sensitive underwater features and vulnerable marine ecosystems from the impacts of fishing activities.

Iceland is certainly not the only State that is protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems within its national jurisdiction this is being done by many States all over the world.

Particularly concerned that illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing constitutes a serious threat to fish stocks and marine habitats and ecosystems, to the detriment of sustainable fisheries as well as the food security and the economies of many States, particularly developing States,

Marine environment and marine resources

However, Palau must note with concern that, while we wait for this review to take place, precious marine life and seamounts continue to be vulnerable to destructive fishing practices.

With regard to the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems, the European Union would like to draw the Assembly's attention to two key processes set out in these draft resolutions.

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