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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1475/2003 on the protection of deep-water coral reefs from the effects of trawling in an area north west of Scotland

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 211, 21 August 2003, pp. 14 and 15
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coral Protection of habitats Aquatic animals
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation has entered into force on 22 August 2003.
Abstract

The present Regulation aims at protecting deep-water coral reefs in an area north west of Scotland against damages due to bottom-trawling operations. Reefs have been included by Directive 92/43/EEC within the natural habitats of Community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation. On this basis, vessels are hereby prohibited from using bottom-trawl or similar towed nets operating in contact with the bottom of the sea in the area bounded by a line joining the coordinates referred to in article 1.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 263/2004 extending for six months the application of Regulation (EC) No. 1475/2003 on the protection of deep-water coral reefs from the effects of trawling in an area north-west of Scotland.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Coral, Protection of habitats, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX