1. FISHERIES SUBSIDIES National Chamber of Fisheries Ecuador.

2. Ecuador on Fisheries Subsidies Consider all subsidies detrimental for fair trade and sustainability. (Friend of fish). Instruct government officials to coordinate with national counterparts to develop a regional position on this issue. Recognize the need to develop and regulate its artesian low scale fisheries

3. Ecuador on Fisheries Subsidies Support the South East Pacific Permanent Commission (CPPS) efforts to coordinate and try to establish a regional position on this subject. Especial concern on specific issues such as developed countries subsidies on high sea fleet affecting trans zonal highly migratory species such as tuna.

4. Ecuador on Fisheries Subsidies Recognize that important progress such as definitions on fisheries subsides and guide for assessment have been achieved. Request CPPS to perform case evaluation (effect of fisheries subsidies on tuna trade and sustainability for Ecuador). Need to find ways to move discussion into action (WTO rules).

5. From the National Chamber of Fisheries. We feel the detrimental effects of subsidies. On words from a local fisherman, we quote: “ I do not understand, there is no tuna in the ocean, every day we have to increase the effort, but prices keep low”.