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. Full text English Website europa.eu