Council Regulation (EC) No. 520/2007 laying down technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 973/2001.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Migratory species Marine mammals Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Size Fishing vessel Fishing area Bycatch Landing Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Regulation sets forth technical rules applicable to Community fishing vessels and governing: (a) the capture and landing of certain stocks of highly migratory species (those specified in Annex 1); (b) the capture of by-catches. The aim pursued is the conservation of highly migratory species. These technical measures concern allowed fishing gear, minimum sizes under which species may not be captured, length of vessels and restrictions on the number of vessels that may capture species covered by the Regulation.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Regulation (EC) No. 973/2001 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Migratory species, Marine mammals, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Fishing vessel, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Seasons, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree implementing the Regulation (EEC), Regulations (EC) and the Regulations (EU) for the determination of infringements and sanctions in the field of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2016 (2017)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Cartilaginous fishes, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Regulation (EU) 2017/2107 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Convention area of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), and amending Council Regulations (EC) No. 1936/2001, (EC) No. 1984/2003 and (EC) No. 520/2007.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Migratory species, High seas, Fishing area, Marine mammals, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX