Grid classification systems: System defined by a regular geo-referenced grid characterized by a maximum geographic extent or scale (global, regional, local) a grid unit/cell shape (e.g. square, rectangle) a grid resolution (e.g. 1 x 1degree, 5 x 5...
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Linear classification systems: System defined by elements characterized by a linear shape, e.g. haul trajectory.
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Locations: System defined by elements characterized by points (locations), e.g. landing site.
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Geographic coding systems
Geographic coding systems are recommended to facilitate the use of geographic classification systems and the geo-referencing of fisheries statistics. A geographic coding system consists in identifying each element of the classification with a unique, permanent and meaningful code...
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Areal grid coding system - Recognizing the need for areal breakdown, the CWP has recommended the use of a global coding system (refer areal grid system)
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Other grid coding systems - For the purpose of fisheries data reporting where square-based grids are used, other alternative grid coding systems can be used, as long as they are compatible with the above CWP areal grid coding system...
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FAO major fishing areas for statistical purposes are arbitrary areas, the boundaries of which were determined in consultation with international fishery agencies on various considerations, including
the boundary of natural regions and the natural divisions of oceans and seas...
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Major fishing areas
The major fishing areas, inland and marine, are listed below by two-digit codes and their names. To access maps and description of boundaries of each fishing area click on the relevant item in the list below or in...
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Article 8 of the Informal Composite Negotiating Text / Revision 2 (A/CONF.62/WP.10/Rev. 2, 11 April 1980) of the United Nations Third Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) assigns a specific meaning to the term internal waters as part...
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