- 8 - 



coordinated management of these species threatens their 

 future stability and that of fishermen, processors, and 

 consumers who utilize these fish. 



The management mechanism established by the Agreement 

 is designed to ensure that each stock of fish will be regulated 

 in a coordinated manner. The principles applicable to manage- 

 ment are patterned on the FCMA's national standards. The 

 entitlements set forth in the Agreement for each country to 

 preserve historical fishing patterns and to promote conser- 

 vation by reducing the risks of competitive overfishing. 



