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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 677/2003 establishing emergency measures for the recovery of the cod stock in the Baltic Sea.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 97, 15 April 2003, p. 31
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Foreign fishing High seas Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Protection of species
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation took effect on 15 April 2003.
Abstract

With a view to minimising the catch of under-sized cod with the overall aim of rebuilding the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea, fishing for cod with trawls, Danish seines and similar nets shall be prohibited from 15 April to 31 May 2003 for Community fishing vessels in ICES Division III b, c and d and fishing vessels flying the flag of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the Community waters of ICES Division III b, c and d. Moreover, fishing for flatfish with trawls, Danish seines and similar nets shall be prohibited from 15 April to 31 May 2003 for Community fishing vessels in ICES Division III b, c and d.

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