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Council Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, amending Regulation (EC) No. 43/2009 and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1559/2007.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area Size Total allowable catch Bycatch Landing Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation lays down the general rules for the application by the European Community of a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) as recommended by the International Commission for the Conservation of the Atlantic Tunas. The Regulation applies to bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean and the objective of that recovery plan is to achieve a biomass corresponding to the maximum sustainable yield with greater than 50 percent probability.

Full text
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Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 43/2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Total allowable catch, Landing, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Seasons, Protection of species, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1559/2007 establishing a multi-annual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean and amending Regulation (EC) No. 520/2007.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Size, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Landing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 855/2013 prohibiting fishing activities for traps registered in Italy fishing for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and in the Mediterranean Sea.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Size, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Landing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orden AAA/642/2013 - Regula la pesquería de atún rojo en el Atlántico oriental y Mediterráneo.

Legislation | Spain | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Fishing vessel, Total allowable catch, Access right, Fishery management and conservation, Inspection, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea-Fisheries (Common Fisheries Policy) (Bluefin Tuna) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 135 of 2015).

Legislation | Ireland | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Size, Bycatch, Landing, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) No. 544/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for Bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 500/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Size, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Landing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No. 302/2009.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Size, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX