SLIDE 2 Useful Definitions
Marine Protected Areas
__________________ MPAs are protected bodies
restrict human activity to protect natural or cultural resources.
Exclusive Economic Zone
__________________ EEZs are sea zones where a governing state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.
Regional Fishery
__________________ RFMOs are international
formed by countries to monitor and/or regulate fishing in areas of interest.
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Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing
__________________ IUU Fishing is fishing that is Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated