Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
INVESTMENT AID FOR PROTECTION OF COASTAL WATERS |
Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries sector and improve habitat conservation.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve a sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:
- Investments to improve water circulation and other habitat conservation measures;
- re-stocking of species of importance for coastal fishing.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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INVESTMENT AID FOR PROTECTION OF COASTAL WATERS
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Conservation
Sustainable
Natural resources
Wildlife
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve an ecologically sustainable and financially strong fisheries sector.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT AID IN SMALL-SCALE COASTAL AND FRESHWATER FISHING
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
AID FOR TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES |
Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable development of fisheries.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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AID FOR TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Natural resources
Bio
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2013 |
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Loans and financing |
Fisheries, Energy |
A. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND |
Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban 1, for upgrading their vessels to standards required for operations outside Hong Kong waters, for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries -related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort). The applications must be submitted on or before 31.12.2015;
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries -related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort); and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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A. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND
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Fishermen and owners of fish collectors.
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided
Applicants for loans to capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors must be Hong Kong residents and owners of local fishing vessels or fish collectors, holding valid licences necessary for their operations; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local capture fishermen who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria; and
Applicants for loans to aquaculture operators must be Hong Kong residents, holding valid licences necessary for operating their aquaculture businesses; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local aquaculture operators who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria.
The loan is granted at an interest rate of 2.5% per annum for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors; and 1% per annum for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors affected by the trawl ban; and at an interest rate based on the "No Gain No Loss" principle of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for fish farmers. The "No Gain No Loss" rate is set by taking into account such factors as the best lending rates of the note-issuing banks in Hong Kong.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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April 2012 - March 2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/JPN |
Japan |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Other |
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Environment related objective
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Comply with environmental regulations. To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and ivory industries for the losses they have suffered from due to the trade ban by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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2. Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries
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The subsidy is provided to non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for the bekko and ivory industries. In addition, the associations consist of SMEs in this sector.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Since 1991
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MAC |
Macao, China |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development and Support Fund. |
Environment related objective
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To support fishermen overcome environmental hazards (natural disasters).
To provide interest-free loans to fishermen for the following purposes:
· To carry out ship maintenance and repair, or to repair worn out fishing facilities, including fishing gear, freezers and navigation equipment;
· To purchase fuels; to participate in and initiate research and training activities; and
· To overcome difficulties encountered by the fishermen due to natural disasters or epidemics in the fishery activities.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development and Support Fund.
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Fishermen
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Type of measure
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Interest free-loan
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2012
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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The objective of the measure is to reduce fishing effort and sustain fisheries resources.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To reduce fishing effort through the voluntary decommissioning of large vessels (withdrawing the corresponding permits or commercial fishing licences in force), so as to make fishing a secure and viable activity in economic and technical terms and ensure its sustainability.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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I. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR
A. Voluntary decommissioning of shrimp boats
1. Title
Reduction of Fishing Effort.
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Fishing sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out commercial fishing activities on the high seas with large vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. It is granted as a fixed amount and on condition that the recipient is in possession of a valid permit or concession for high seas fishing and can show that the vessel has operated for two of the last three fishing seasons and has had an output of at least 9 tonnes in the period in question.
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Services |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of more energy -efficient motors in order to reduce pollution levels.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To help to provide the coastal sector with technological equipment by replacing obsolete and used motors on vessels fishing under a valid concession and/or permit, with new motors possessing technology that allows energy efficiency by optimizing fuel consumption and minimizing pollution levels.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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B. Substitution of outboard motors for small vessels
1. Title
Substitution of Environmentally Friendly Marine Motors.
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Fisheries sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal commercial fishing activities with small vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. The amount granted is up to 40% of the value of the motor.
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Pollution
Energy
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of better fishing technologies and equipment in the interests of sustainable use of resources and reducing fishing effort.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
The purpose if the measure is to promote the use of improved fishing technologies and equipment for the sustainable exploitation of resources and the rationalization of fishing effort, particularly in the commercial fleet engaged in the long-line fishing of shrimp, squid, scaled fish, sardines, octopus, shark and tuna.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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C. Modernization of the fishing fleet and rationalization of fishing effort
1. Title
Modernization of the Fishing Fleet and Rationalization of Fishing Effort.
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Fishing technologies.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out commercial fishing activities with large vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. The grants consist of a fixed amount based on an evaluation that takes into account: years of official operations, number of beneficiaries, level of assets, cost-benefit ratio, impact on job creation and level of contribution from beneficiary.
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Energy |
D. Marine diesel
1. Title
Marine Diesel. |
Environment related objective
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Fuel subsidy contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To help producers in aquaculture and fisheries to maintain competitiveness by providing temporary support to offset the costs of energy inputs, the aim being to create fair market conditions in view of the unequal situation prevailing in the world market linked to the grant of support by other countries. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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D. Marine diesel
1. Title
Marine Diesel.
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Fisheries sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out aquaculture and/or commercial fishing activities with large vessels under a valid aquaculture or fishing concession or permit. The amount granted varies; the litres to receive support are determined according to the horsepower of the vessel's main engine. There is a fixed amount per litre of up to 2 pesos. Eligibility: operating aquaculture units and vessels with diesel internal combustion engines registered in Mexico. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
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Type of measure
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Compensatory support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Conservation
Energy
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