We reiterate our concern at the insufficiency of scientific information on the destructive environmental impact of deep sea fishing practices, in particular bottom trawling.

Research vessels a fisheries research vessel (FRV) requires platforms which are capable of towing different types of fishing nets, collecting plankton or water samples from a range of depths, and carrying acoustic fish finding equipment.

There is a growing interest for bioprospecting for deep seabed genetic resources.

Lost fishing nets and traps, as has been pointed out, can ghost fish for a long period.

The library manages the Authority's specialized collection of reference and research materials focusing on matters relating to the law of the sea and deep seabed mining.

We are well aware of the need to take urgent action to prevent, and manage the effects of, destructive fishing practices, including bottom trawling, which have an adverse impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems, and we firmly support such action.

As prime food sources are depleted, the harvest goes deeper into the oceans and brings in more such sources of protein.

The family as a whole may represent up to 15 of the deep sea fish population.

In ancient Greek literature, Ovid makes many references to fishing nets, including the use of cork floats and lead weights.

We should not limit our focus simply to the issue of bottom trawling.

A number of delegations referred to the problems of by catches as well as to the issue of destructive fishing practices, in particular bottom trawling.

Subordinate legislation regulating fishing on the high seas under the Ukrainian flag is currently being developed.

In that context, my country is following with interest the efforts aimed at establishing a moratorium on deep sea bottom trawling.

Kristina Gjerde studies the law of the high seas the 64 percent of our ocean that isn't protected by any national law at all. Gorgeous photos show the hidden worlds that Gjerde and other lawyers are working to protect from trawling and trash dumping, through smart policymaking and a healthy dose of PR.

The negative impact of abandoned fishing nets, especially gill nets on coral reefs, is tremendous and has been recorded in the region (State of the Marine Environment Report, 2003).

Domestically, Canada is building a strategy to improve international cooperation in the fight on high seas overfishing.

For caulking the Chinese used a mix of ground lime with Tung oil together with chopped hemp from old fishing nets which set hard in 18 hours.

I'm basically just a guy that likes to go fishing ever since I was a little kid, and because I did, I wound up studying sea birds to try to stay in the coastal habitats that I so loved.

(b) Prospects for international collaboration in marine environmental research to enhance understanding in the deep sea environment proceedings of the workshop of the International Seabed Authority, 29 July to 2 August 2002, Kingston, Jamaica

(c) The establishment of a clearing house mechanism to facilitate the sharing of information between States on fishing net types and other gear used by fisheries around the world

However, effects on deep water fish are likely to depend on whether temperatures change at great depths, which is still uncertain.

So within three years, from 2003 to 2006, we were able to get norm in place that actually changed the paradigm of how fishers went about deep sea bottom trawling.

This is surely one of the biggest reasons for the lax regulation of deep sea oil drilling.

Several delegations highlighted the difficulties experienced by small scale fishers in gaining access to high seas fishing grounds.

The continued use of destructive fishing practices, such as bottom trawling, whether conducted within an EEZ or on the high seas, was deplored by several delegations and non governmental organizations.

There are 40 platforms and vessels around the world that could have submitted a tender for the drilling of the deep water (1,600 meter) oil exploration well off Cuban coasts.

The author further argues that the Regulations give priority to fishing by way of angling and that traditional fishing methods (gill netting, spearing, bait fish traps, seines, dip nets etc) are restricted.

Although most are located in the depths of seas and oceans, some also exist in shallow water, which can spew material into the air during an eruption.

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The Pacific Islands Forum addressed the need for management of deep sea bottom trawling at its Leaders meeting in October.

He described various means of fishing including the use of nets cast from boats, scoop nets held open by a hoop, and various traps which work while their masters sleep .

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We therefore commend the fact that the draft resolution on sustainable fisheries notes the importance of capacity building in helping developing countries to participate in high seas fishing.

In accordance with paragraph 2 of article 143 of the Convention, the Authority is engaged in promoting marine scientific research in the deep ocean and, to that end, it encourages and collaborates with groups of international scientists.

The UN Secretary General's report on oceans and the law of the sea and fisheries (A 60 63) identified a series of threats posed by foreign industrial fishing to small scale near shore artisanal fisheries in its discussion of fisheries and their contribution to sustainable development.

The following are reports received from individual regional seas programmes on their respective activities vis à vis the problems of marine litter and abandoned fishing gear.

Other statistics or estimates on quantities are hard to find, but it is assumed that hundreds of thousands of tonnes (or even more) of undegradable fishing nets are abandoned or lost in the world's oceans every year.

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68. Calls upon members of regional fisheries management organizations or arrangements without the competence to regulate bottom fisheries and the impacts of fishing on vulnerable marine ecosystems to expand the competence, where appropriate, of their organizations or arrangements in this regard

Southwest India s Kerala coastline is dotted with Chinese style fishing nets, and the favorite cooking pot of the Malayali housewife is the wok, locally called the cheen chetti (Chinese vessel).

A similar agreement has been concluded with FAO and the Institute of Marine Research in Norway for cooperation in, and co financing of, a project dealing with fisheries and living marine resources trawl assessments and management.

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