81. In the Indian Ocean,-there has been a rapiat grorrth in the potential of fisheries, particularly :s :esards tun. f"""-i.ras. 85 to g?). slnce particlpaEion by coastal states in fisherles depends oi ro"li- "rrorts as rrelr as on the efforts and deveropnen! polrcies of individual Governrnents, FAo is pronotrng the sharing of exper lence and seeking to accelerate its as"isi;nce to countrles in the region in acgulring information on the rESt efficlent t."iniqr"" for expanating the resources. The gropth in activities in the rndian ocean is reflected in the fact that the region is cur rently ^receiving the r""g..t share of donor contribut'ons for the implenentation of the FAO 1SB4 progrann." ii ".tion.s2' rn the south pacific, the recorunendationa of the south pacific Forum Fisherles Agency on harnonization and co-ordinatlon of fisheries rfuines and access agreements :9/ are belnq implenented wlthin nationar legislation and in the access agreements with distant_rrater fishing nations. fhere l! !hr" . gioring collectlve strength in the region, and greater benefits have been secured from the activities of foreign fishing vessels. rn" eg.n.y lJ"-Oi.r.u a rnajor role in helping lts nenbers maxlmize their econornic returns fro,ra- Urlir exclusive ecronomic zones,A/ 40 /921 Engllsh Page 23 narticularty froo foreign licenceB, but also by Providlng market lntelligence, asslsting in acceas negotlatlons and by co-ordinating a reglonal approach ln dealing eith dlstant-water fishi.ng nations. AE Inany of ita msnber countrl'es are small anil have llmited resources, the Agency naintaing a conprehensive sata base on internattonal ftshertes and has establlsheal a reglonal regist€r of ftshlng vcesels to assist eith enforcement, Hhich has been successful in obtalnihg conpllance by veaeels fishing tuegaUy, The Agency ls also lncreasing the suPport it glves lta tteDbers ln the development of their national fishing opeEations, lncluding trainlng in all aapects of exclusive econonic zone nanagement. 83. In the South Pacific, the Pernanent connlsEion for the south Paciflc (SPPC) has devoted particular attention to the question of increasing trans-oceanlc co-operatlon amng all Pacific Ba91n countrieg. Areaa of proposed co-operation lnclude lar of the sea and narlne sciencea, contmn Po1icieE on ploteccion of tbe narlne environment and conservatlon of Ilvlng regources. 8{. Wtth regard to flehlng ln the Southern ocean' the @nvention on the Conservatlon of Antarctic l,tarlne Livlng Resources (CCAIILR) was elaborated in 1980 by the partles to Ehe Antarctic Treaty. This convention establlshed a CordnisE ion rhlch is charged sith the conservation of marine llving reaources South of the Antarctlc congergence in accordance with a unigue ecosyat€m aPProach. The ComLseron took its firEt conservation neasure€ ln 1984 by closing certain waters to flahing and esLablighing mlnimun nesh sizes, and has adopted furtber neasures and r ecomlended fishlnq practices thl€ year. Several norklng groups are also involved in asaesaing data on varr.ous fish species rrlthln ttre conventlon area.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development and management of fisheries, particularly in the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific region. It highlights the efforts of international organizations such as the FAO and national governments to promote sustainable fishing practices, share knowledge and experience, and negotiate agreements with distant-water fishing nations. The text also mentions the conservation of marine living resources, including the establishment of protected areas and the regulation of fishing practices.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry and fishing