Circular on marine and inland waters commercial fishing for 2006-2008.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Protection of species

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

This Circular establishes prohibitions, restrictions and obligations concerning commercial fishing activities in order to increase production and exportation of fish products and, at the same time, preserve fish quality and facilitate stock enhancement. The Circular lays down a list of species that may be caught in maritime and inland waters and sets forth related time restrictions. Moreover, it specifies the species that may not be caught. Fishing seasons and prohibited fishing methods are indicated as well. A list of maritime and inland waters where fishing is completely or partially prohibited is given. Fishing with trawl nets is forbidden on inland waters, in the Marmara Sea, the Bosporus and Dardanelles, as well as in certain areas of the Black Sea, in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The Circular will be in force from 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2008.

Full text

Turkish

References - Legislation

Repeals

Circular on marine and inland waters commercial fishing activities for 2004-2006.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Total allowable catch, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Notification on commercial fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Marine fishes, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX