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Commission Regulation (EU) No. 75/2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean by vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the European Union.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 27, 1 February 2011, pp. 9 and 10.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing area High seas Seasons Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits fishing for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean by vessels flying the flag of or registered in any European Union Member State. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu