PELAGIC Sample Clauses
The PELAGIC clause defines the scope of activities, rights, or obligations related to pelagic species—fish or marine life that inhabit the open sea rather than coastal or demersal zones. In practice, this clause may specify which parties are permitted to fish, process, or trade pelagic species, and can set out quotas, reporting requirements, or conservation measures specific to these species. Its core function is to clearly delineate the rules and responsibilities regarding pelagic resources, thereby preventing disputes and ensuring sustainable management of these marine populations.
PELAGIC. The open waters of the ocean, comprising the neritic waters over the continental shelf, and oceanic waters over the slope face and depths.
PELAGIC. The open waters of the ocean, comprising the neritic waters over the continental shelf, and oceanic waters over the slope face and depths. M ARINE SPATIAL PLAN FOR WASHINGTON’S PACIFIC COAST (MSP): Planning document designed to address new ocean use development off Washington’s Pacific coast that had not been previously permitted or approved prior to the adoption of the plan in June 2018. The MSP uses a series of data, maps, and analyses in combination with a management framework to evaluate potential impacts from new ocean use projects on existing uses and resources, based on the principles and criteria outlined in the Ocean Resources Management Act (ORMA) [RCW 43.143.030(2)] and the Ocean Management Guidelines [WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇-▇▇▇]. It applies a coordinated decision-making process between various governments, tribes, and stakeholders, and includes additional siting recommendations and fisheries protection standards. These principles have been incorporated into this SMP. See Ecology Publication No. ▇▇-▇▇-▇▇▇, Revised June 2018 (▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/ecy/publications/documents/1706027.pdf and ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/)