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