Overview of the BCC and implementation of the ... - DLIST Benguela
Overview of the BCC and implementation of the ... - DLIST Benguela
Overview of the BCC and implementation of the ... - DLIST Benguela
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<strong>Benguela</strong> Current Commission (<strong>BCC</strong>)M<strong>and</strong>ateMakes recommendations to governments on:• Sustainable use <strong>of</strong> shared fisheries resources – e.g. Hakes, horsemackerel <strong>and</strong> sardinella• Monitoring <strong>and</strong> control <strong>of</strong> uses <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ecosystem – illegalfishing, irresponsible mining, destructive tourism, etc.• Protection <strong>of</strong> biodiversity through, for e.g. establishing MarineProtected Areas (MPAs) <strong>and</strong> conserving non-target species• Monitoring <strong>and</strong> management <strong>of</strong> unfavourable environmentalconditions, e.g. Harmful algal blooms <strong>and</strong> low oxygen events• Assessing impacts <strong>of</strong> development activities e.g. mining, coastalinfrastructure development, etc.• Coordinated planning to respond to oil spills
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