27919-MAG recognizes in its Article 6, the important contribution of small-scale artisanal fishing to the generation of employment, income, and food security. Hence the need for the State to appropriately manage the right of fishermen and fisherwomen, adopting regulatory measures that favor the management and conservation of fishery resources in the waters of national jurisdiction. Therefore, the Board of Directors, AGREES:
1-To approve the Creation of the Papagayo Marine Area of Responsible Fishing (Área Marina de Pesca Responsable Papagayo) and its Fisheries Management Plan (Plan de Ordenamiento Pesquero), in accordance with the information presented by the Person in Charge of the Regional Office of Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, the Research Department of Incopesca, and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension of Incopesca, before the Board of Directors of INCOPESCA, under the terms and conditions, geographic coordinates, and zoning Papagayo Marine Area of Responsible Fishing. (see attached figure).
2-The Management Plan (Plan de Ordenación) of the Papagayo Marine Area of Responsible Fishing is hereby incorporated.
3-Notify the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension of Incopesca, so that in coordination with the Departments of Incopesca they implement what is stipulated in this agreement.
4-Final Agreement?. Publish.