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Title
OSPAR Recommendation 2016/1 on the reduction of marine litter through the implementation of fishing for litter initiatives
Title (original)
OSPAR Recommendation 2016/1 on the reduction of marine litter through the implementation of fishing for litter initiatives
Description
The purpose of this recommendation is to promote the establishment of new or additional Fishing for Litter initiatives in fishing harbours of Contracting Parties and to facilitate the raising of awareness of the impacts of marine litter within the fishing industry; a change in waste management practices in this sector and the direct removal of marine litter from the marine environment within fishing areas.
Authors
OSPAR Commission
Publication year
2016
Resource type
Protocols / guidelines
Language
English
Areas of knowledge
Fishing for litter
Policy, governance and management
Number of links to resource
1

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